María Félix

Name: María Félix
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ISBN: 9781855664234

A Mexican Film Star and her Legacy

Niamh Thornton (Author)

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Tamesis Books
03 February 2026

Electronic, holographic & video art; Individual actors & performers; Film theory & criticism; Ethnic studies

Series: Icons of the Luso-Hispanic World

María Félix (1914-2002) left her mark on Mexican and European film as well as fashion, art and jewellery design. Cartier created one-of-a-kind pieces; Leonora Carrington and Diego Rivera painted portraits; Carlos Fuentes wrote a play; Agustín Lara, a bestselling song. But she was nobody's muse.

Did Félix really bring baby crocodiles to the Cartier boutique to request lifelike copies in a necklace? The story may be apocryphal, but it perfectly encapsulates her powerful, independent and unconventional persona. This book first examines Félix's life and work, reviewing her films and acting style and considering what they say about gender norms and a woman's place on screen. It then turns to her role as curator and benefactor, exploring how art, literature and song sustained her image. It concludes by exploring the persistent interest in her life story and evaluating her significance for contemporary audiences.

By: Niamh Thornton (Author)
Imprint: Tamesis Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
Weight: 666g
ISBN: 9781855664234
ISBN 10: 1855664232
Series: Icons of the Luso-Hispanic World
Pages: 294
Publication Date: 03 February 2026
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

NIAMH THORNTON is Professor of Latin American Studies at the University of Liverpool, UK.

Reviews for María Félix: A Mexican Film Star and her Legacy

Thornton's depth of knowledge surrounding the star is palpable and, unsurprisingly, the result of over a decade of research. Thornton masterfully rides the line of aiming for a general, yet academic, readership by never taking Mexican film and cultural knowledge for granted, and still satisfying the niche Mexicanist reader who already knows Félix. * CHASQUI * Thornton's monograph is engagingly written. This is an excellent and compelling monograph. Once I started reading, I could not put it down, a rare case for an academic work. * BULLETIN OF SPANISH VISUAL STUDIES *