Mariana Mariana
1987, Spanish. Directed by Alberto Isaac.
She was his first love, she was his illusion, she was his daydream. Until they taught him that she was his sin too.
The story runs in the 1940s Mexico City. A schoolboy (Carlos) falls in love with his best friend's mother (Mariana). Carlos is impressed because this family is not like the ordinary mexican families of the time, because they have many expensive American things, although they are not rich. The drama begins when Carlos gets out of school to go to declare his love to Mariana, and is discovered by his teachers.
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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Cast & crew
- Alberto IsaacDirector
- Pedro Armendáriz Jr.Carlos (adult)
- Elizabeth AguilarMariana
- Saby KamalichCarlos' Mother
- Aarón HernánCarlos' Father
- Luis Mario QuirozCarlos
- Gerardo QuirozHéctor
- José Luis CruzProfesor Mondragón
- Adolfo OlmosRosales
- Jun KawabeToru
- Cuautli ArauAlberto
- Salvador RodríguezAyala
- Andrés SánchezAlcaráz
Details
- Released
- 5 August 1987
- Country
- Mexico
- Written by
- Vicente Leñero
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What Mariana Mariana is based on
Mariana Mariana is based on Battles in the Desert (1981) by José Emilio Pacheco.
1981
Battles in the Desert
By José Emilio Pacheco
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Mariana Mariana runs 85 minutes (1h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is Mariana Mariana on?
Mariana Mariana isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 August 1987. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mariana Mariana?
If you liked Mariana Mariana, try Queer, Tear This Heart Out, Y Tu Mamá También.
Who directed Mariana Mariana?
Mariana Mariana (1987) was directed by Alberto Isaac and stars Pedro Armendáriz Jr., Elizabeth Aguilar, Saby Kamalich.
What is Mariana Mariana based on?
Mariana Mariana is based on Battles in the Desert (1981) by José Emilio Pacheco.