María Félix: A Mexican Film Star and Her Legacy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781855664234)

María Félix (1914-2002) left her mark on Mexican and European film as well as fashion, art and jewellery design. Cartier created one-of-a-kind pieces; Leonora Carrington and Diego Rivera painted portraits; Carlos Fuentes wrote a play; Agustín Lara, a bestselling song. But she was nobody's muse.

Did Félix really bring baby crocodiles to the Cartier boutique to request lifelike copies in a necklace? The story may be apocryphal, but it perfectly encapsulates her powerful, independent and unconventional persona. This book first examines Félix's life and work, reviewing her films and acting style and considering what they say about gender norms and a woman's place on screen. It then turns to her role as curator and benefactor, exploring how art, literature and song sustained her image. It concludes by exploring the persistent interest in her life story and evaluating her significance for contemporary audiences.

Author: Niamh Thornton
ISBN-10: 1855664232
ISBN-13: 9781855664234
Publisher: Tamesis Books
Language: English
Published: 02/03/2026
Pages: 294
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.91lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.62d