The Holy Inquisition 1974

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A plague is spreading through 16th century Mexico, and the Inquisition of the Roman Catholic Church is rooting out Jews, for they are believed to be its cause. At his father's funeral, a monk observes his family practicing Jewish burial rite, and he reports them, leading to devastating consequences for the whole family.

Release Date 1974-06-06
Runtime 2h 7m
Directors Arturo Ripstein, Jorge Stahl Jr.
Producers Angélica Ortiz, Leopoldo Silva, Marco Silva
Writers Arturo Ripstein, José Emilio Pacheco