María, a simple manicurist, murders her wealthy and recently widowed twin sister, Magdalena, in order to take her place. A film noir inspired by the Hollywood genre, La otra offers a chance to rediscover the cinematographer Alex Phillips (Fernando de Fuentes, Emilio Fernández, Luis Buñuel…) and the magnificent urban landscapes in soft black-and-whites. The fascinating Dolorès del Rio, an icon of Mexican cinema, plays both of the sisters: one of her finest roles!
M.F.M.
