El Punyo de Hierro

(Mexico, 1927). Music compiled by Gillian Anderson.

Cinematic magic realism about drug abuse in 1920’s Mexico.

Performing forces
Minimum
Piano
RehearsalsOne 2 ½ hour rehearsal with orchestra
One 2 ½ hour technical rehearsal with film
One 2 1/2 hour dress rehearsal with orchestra and film
Film speed22 frames per second
Film sourceMexican cinematheque