Maria Felix: A Mexican Film Star and her Legacy

María Félix (1914-2002) was a Mexican actress, fashion icon, and art collector who left her mark on Mexican and European film, fashion, art, and jewelry design. This book explores her life and work, reviewing her films and acting style, her role as a curator and benefactor, and her significance for contemporary audiences. It also examines the persistent interest in her life story and evaluates her significance for contemporary audiences.

Format: Hardback
Length: 294 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2023
Publisher: Boydell & Brewer Ltd

María Félix (1914-2002) made an indelible impact on Mexican and European cinema, fashion, art, and jewelry design. Cartier crafted unique pieces; Leonora Carrington and Diego Rivera painted portraits; Carlos Fuentes wrote a play; Agustín Lara composed a bestselling song. However, she was not someone's muse.

Félix's life and work are explored in this book, examining her films and acting style and considering what they reveal about gender norms and a woman's place on screen. It then delves into her role as a curator and benefactor, exploring how art, literature, and song sustained her image. The book concludes by examining the enduring interest in her life story and assessing her significance for contemporary audiences.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781855663725