Picturesque Patzcuaro

Picturesque Patzcuaro

1942
9m
4.0

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Overview

Lake Patzcuaro, located 230 miles west of Mexico City, is one of the highest and most picturesque bodies of water in Mexico. The heritage of the indigenous peoples of the area, the Tarascans, still prevails, such as the production of lacquer-ware handicrafts, and the means of hunting and fishing, the latter which uses nets shaped like large butterfly wings. Although most current day Tarascans are Roman Catholic, they have not totally abandoned their indigenous pagan gods. On Janitzio, one of the many islands in the lake, stands a large statue commemorating José María Morelos, a prominent figure in Mexican liberation and a great benefactor to the Tarascans. Janitzio is also the inspiration for many famous paintings. The town of Tzintzuntzan just inland from the lake's shore acts as the regional center for the market and for festivals.

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Production Information

Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

lake mexico travelogue patzcuaro

Quick Facts

Release Date May 23, 1942
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0346999

Cast

James A. FitzPatrick
James A. FitzPatrick

Narrator (voice)

Key Crew

James A. FitzPatrick
Director