1974
5.9 (16 votes)
2h 7m
Genres
Drama
History
Production Companies
Cinematográfica Marco Polo S.A.
Estudios Churubusco Azteca
Estudios Churubusco Azteca
The Holy Inquisition (El santo oficio)
Overview
A plague is spreading through 16th century Mexico, and the Inquisition of the Roman Catholic Church is rooting out Jews, for they are believed to be its cause. At his father's funeral, a monk observes his family practicing Jewish burial rite, and he reports them, leading to devastating consequences for the whole family.
Key Crew
Director: Arturo Ripstein
Producer: Angélica Ortiz, Leopoldo Silva, Marco Silva
Writer: Arturo Ripstein, José Emilio Pacheco
Director of Photography: Jorge Stahl Jr.
