Tiempos de guerra (1940-1944)

Chapter 9 of the series 18 decades of life in Mexico in the twentieth century. Images of the cultural, social and political life in Mexico from 1940 to 1944. The presidency of Manuel Avila Camacho (1940-1946) in the context of the World War II.

Directed by Óscar Menéndez, Tiempos de guerra (1940-1944) leans on a strong ensemble — Juan Stack — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1992.