Misery and Fortune of Women (1930)/Sentimental Romance (1930)

These were two shorts included in the Que Viva Mexico DVD I watched. The first is a silent film that contrasts the differing conditions between a rich woman’s and a poor woman’s experiences when abortion is illegal. I think the edit I watched could have used a bit more to clarify the stories some but it still remains a powerful testament. The second film presents a Fantasia-esque interplay between music and changing visuals. Both films offer some uncommon glimpses into the pioneering director’s work.