El niño de las monjas

It tells the story of a boy from an orphanage, raised in a convent, who saves a young woman who supports the institution from being gored by a bull, and later leaves the convent to follow the girl he had helped and to become a bullfighter.

Directed by Mario del Río, Julio Villarreal, El niño de las monjas leans on a strong ensemble — Luis Procuna, Ángel Garasa, Janet Alcoriza — 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 drama titles of 1944.