This gripping melodrama follows two sisters whose lives diverge; Maria (Miroslava Stern) into privilege, Elena (Elda Peralta) into the city’s underworld, before colliding in a storm of passion, envy and betrayal. Here trailblazing director Matilde Landeta turns to the harsh realities of prostitution and power, crafting a daring critique of gender and class in Golden Age Mexican cinema. Screening as part of 'Stronger Than Love: ¡Too Much Mexican Melodrama!', a programme that celebrates the lavish, emotionally charged world of 1930s–50s Mexican cinema with four restored classics that put women’s stories front and centre. From tempestuous romances to daring acts of defiance, these films showcase melodrama as a space where female desire, ambition, and artistry take the spotlight. Curated and presented by Invisible Women. Stronger Than Love ¡Too Much Mexican Melodrama! is delivered with the support of BFI FAN, awarding funds from The National Lottery.​ With special thanks to Viviana García Besné, Filmoteca UNAM and Film Noir UK.