Un secreto de Esperanza

A touching movie in which the character of Esperanza blends with Katy Jurado, producing such an effect in Jorge, played by Imanol, that changes his life. Both performances are remarkable, as well as the homage payed to a great actress. The photography is great, the music beautiful and the art work excellent. Though it could be shorter.

This is, frankly, one of the great movies of all times. It's worthy of being labeled a classic. It can live forever. It's never going to go out of style. And it's for everyone. That's the shortest report I can give you. Un Secreto de Esperanza is magical. The acting is exquisite. It's impeccable. The photography is pristine. It was a bit of a shock to see the physical beauty of Katy gone(God rest her soul now). She was always a real fine actress, as well as beautiful. Now she was a really old, wreak of a woman. But her ability to create a full-blown person was still as sharp as ever. And I know it was a magical movie about magical people because before long, somehow, she was beautiful all over again, even if she was old and out of shape. This story has layers, it has substance, it has intelligence, it has integrity, it's got so much spirit it radiates. I staggered out at the end gasping 'everyone has to see this'. I kept thinking: if enough people see this movie, we might even have world peace. You know, it just got to me, to my core. What a gift. Thank you to everyone who helped make this film. It was heaven.

What is the "Secreto" and who or what is the Esperanza (Hope) referred to in this movie? The answer unfolds like a beautiful flower. No baloney: This was one of my all-time favorite movies. I was lucky enough to catch it in a limited Los Angeles screening. Everything about it is timeless; the story, the actors and the music. The casting was right on. I just couldn't take my eyes off Katy Jurado! She is absolutely compelling! For those who are not familiar with her work, picture a female version of Sir Anthony Hopkins; the kind of actor who just moves an eyebrow and you gasp, it's so profound. Composer Misha Segal did an incredible job honoring Ms. Jurado's performance. Although the music has a totally different feel to it, this is Segal's best scoring work since Phantom of the Opera. Overall, such a gorgeous film, the kind I could see repeatedly, of which I'd never grow tired, discovering nuances with each viewing. Highly, highly recommended.

This movie is wonderful. I loved the acting, the music, the photography, etc... Even when I am not a movie-expert, I consider that this movies contents the most important thing that any movie has to have: LIFE The movie touched me and I am very glad to have seen this movie in Mexico at the premier in this country.

Very very well done to all the people involved, specially to the producers, Moy Jafiff, Benito Salerno and Aquiles Enriquez.

Of course, every one of the actors deserves my recognition and admiration, Katy Jurado was an excellent actress and human being and this movie shows the best of her. Imanol is a very cute guy. Ana De la Reguera and Jaime Aymerich complements the history with very good acting. Thank you to every one of the people who make this movie a reality.

Ml, Maggie

I saw this film in the Sarasota Film Festival. This film is great, the story itself its amazing. I know the boy that came out as Jorge (Imanol) he is a great actor. Everybody in the production made a great job. The movie at first it's going to make you laugh, but as the story evolves it's going to make you cry your eyes out. this is a most see movie. I know that its going to be premiered on the U.S. soon maybe even first than in mexico.