Beauties of the Night

Beauties of the Night

The stars shine when the sun goes down

Directed by María José Cuevas

Produced by Cinepantera, Detalle Films

201690 min7.3 / 10

A respectful documentary portrait of aging Mexican cabaret dancers reflecting on their glamorous past and the passage of time, suffused with nostalgia and dignity.

What happened to those vedettes who represented the mexican cabaret’s exotic beauty in the ‘70s and ‘80s? Four decades after the end of their roles, they tell their stories with dignity.

Questions people ask

  • Is Beauties of the Night violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Beauties of the Night sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Beauties of the Night scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Beauties of the Night easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Does Beauties of the Night end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

67/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity61

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise60

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Beauties of the Night

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Beauties of the Night

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Beauties of the Night, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Beauties of the Night, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Beauties of the Night, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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