The Forgotten Village

Nov 18 1941 Approved 1h 7m
Documentary, Drama

Documentary examining the conflicts between the coming of modernization and the traditional culture of a small Mexican village.

Plot

A sociological study of the people, of a small pueblo in Santiago, in the remote mountains of Mexico, who have not caught up with modern civilization, as reflected in the life of a young boy, Juan Diego, and his family. A protest against the government and religion that keeps the peasants poor, uneducated and rooted to superstition and poverty.

Written by

John Steinbeck

Directed by

Herbert Kline, Alexander Hammid

Production Countries

United States of America

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
108
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA