The Delicacies of Power

Original title: Las delicias del poder

1999
2h 9m

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María Elena Velasco in The Delicacies of Power (1999)

The committee of a female presidential candidate searches for her twin sister when she becomes incapacitated in a fireworks accident.The committee of a female presidential candidate searches for her twin sister when she becomes incapacitated in a fireworks accident.The committee of a female presidential candidate searches for her twin sister when she becomes incapacitated in a fireworks accident.

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6.7/10

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Trivia
Despite playing her father, Ernesto Gómez Cruz is only 7 years older than María Elena Velasco.

Quotes
Empresario americano: Oh! What a great assortment of Mexican candies! Would you like a twinkie?
María: ¿Que es qué?
Empresario americano: Twinkie.
María: ¡Ah! Parece merengue.

Connections
Referenced in The Daughter of Moctezuma (2014)

Soundtracks
Borracho
Lyrics and music by Tomás Gutiérrez R.
Performed by Tomás Nomás, Adalberto Martínez (as 'Resortes'), A. Bautista, and V. Guzmán

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Hilarious send-up of Mexican politics featuring "La India Maria"

I've recently had the pleasure of catching this India Maria feature on the local Univision affiliate.

Not only does it measure up to the best of her work, but it also updates "The Prince and the Pauper" storyline in a most clever and delightful way.

It is a shame that the only review posted speaks more of the reviewer than the feature film. His/her beef with "La India Maria" seems to be more along the lines of the recent flap over political differences with France than a genuine critique of the actual merits of the film. "Freedom" tacos anyone? Please do give this film a chance if you are lucky enough to find it in your local video store, or on Spanish TV.

I hope a subtitled version comes out some time soon.