Mystery
Original title: Misterio
1980 · 1 h 15 min
Cast
Juan Ferrara 
Helena Rojo 
Víctor Junco 
Armando Silvestre Beatriz Sheridan Jorge Dizan
Credits
Written by: 
Marcela Fernández Violante
Plot
A soap opera actor is mixed in a real drama very similar to what he represents in his work.
Sinekatalog’s take
A soap opera actor becomes entangled in a real drama that mirrors the one he plays. It blurs fiction and reality with a wry, noirish tone. Intriguing for viewers who like Mexican meta-mysteries.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Awards
- Ariel Awards 1980: Best Film (Ariel Award for Best Picture)
- Ariel Awards 1981: Best Actor (Ariel Award for Best Actor) — Juan Ferrara
Ratings
IMDb: 7.8 / 10 (107 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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