The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz
The Criminal Life of Archibaldo de la Cruz original Spanish title Ensayo de un Crimen is a 1955 Mexican film by Spanishborn writerdirector Luis Buuel. It focuses on a wouldbe serial killer whose plans, although elaborate, never result in an actual murder.
Next, Archibaldo turns his attention to Carlota Cervantes Welter, a woman who outwardly appears very religious, and is purported to be a virgin. However, she is having an affair with a married man. Archibaldo approaches her saying that he is very conflicted between good and evil. He thinks that Carlota can fix his problems, and proposes to marry her.In the meantime, Archibaldo pursues another woman, Lavinia Miroslava, whom he met in an antique shop, and later a bar. Lavinia works as a model for mannequins, and also shows American tourists around town. Archibaldo invites Lavinia to his home under false pretenses. He tells her that when they met, she reminded him of Joan of Arc being consumed by flames. He plots to strangle her and burn her in a kiln, but unexpectedly, the doorbell rings. It is Lavinias tourist friends, the gringuitos. Lavinia has a disappointed Archibaldo take them on a tour of his home. When they leave, Lavinia says that she must go as well, and that she cannot see Archibaldo again because she is getting married. ........
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