Potential "Spoilers" Begin Here: I felt a common chord in the Don's obsession with Susana and C.F. Our protagonist's visits to various residents of the run-down village are some of my favorite bits of cinema. One scene in particular is so haunting and powerful it made me absolutely giddy. This is by no means a "ghost movie," but it's not afraid to use them. I cannot emphasize how well done the mysticism is. This film, based on the short novel of the same title, opens the flood-gates for the "magical realism" that would afterward fill the Latino arts. It is an epic both dark and profound, exploring a range of human motivations and emotions. From the opening credits to the Don's last cry of "Susana," it's a captivating, mysterious, and rich work. I truly feel that this film is an unsung masterpiece.
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