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May 10, 1973 · The story of a disciplined and sexually driven man who keeps his family isolated in his home for years to protect them from the "evil nature" of human beings while inventing (with his wife) rat poison.
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- Drama
- Arturo Ripstein
- 1973-05-10
The Castle of Purity (Spanish: El castillo de la pureza) is a 1972 Mexican drama film directed by Arturo Ripstein. It is based in a real criminal case that took place in Mexico City in 1959.
As they grow older, the kids begin to challenge their father’s version of life beyond the “castle” walls. Our take Ripstein’s claustrophobic family drama about a controlling father—played by regular Buñuel star Claudio Brook—powerfully dismantles the nuclear family.
Year: 1973. Original title: El castillo de la pureza. Synopsis: Based on a true story. Gabriel Lima keeps his wife and children imprisoned in their own house in order to protect them from the corruption and perversion of the outside world.
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- Mexico
- Alex Phillips
- Arturo Ripstein
The story of a disciplined and sexually driven man who keeps his family isolated in his home for years to protect them from the "evil nature" of human beings while inventing (with his wife) rat poison. — Anonymous.
Castle of Purity (1973) directed by Arturo Ripstein • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd. 1973. El castillo de la pureza. Directed by Arturo Ripstein. A disciplined and sexually driven man forces his family to stay isolated in their home in order to protect them from the “evil nature” of human beings. Remove Ads. Cast. Crew. Details. Genres.
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