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Drama Cult Classic

Biblical beginnings get a bare-skinned, Mexican fantasy makeover in this notorious retelling.

THE SIN OF ADAM AND EVE

1969 · 1h 32m · R · Drama / Fantasy / History · IMDB TMDB

After being expelled from the Garden of Eden with Eva, Adán remembers the days before they listened to Satan instead of God.

Quick Answer

What is The Sin of Adam and Eve about?

The Sin of Adam and Eve is a 1969 Mexican drama, fantasy, and history film directed by Miguel Zacarías about an absurd retelling of Adam and Eve's story, notorious for its abundant nudity.

Programmer's Pick

Only in late-'60s Mexico could Adam and Eve find themselves lost in paradise with more skin than scripture. Zacarías trades subtlety for spectacle, leaving little to the imagination and a lot for the cult film annals.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

The Sin of Adam and Eve offers an unconventional, tongue-in-cheek retelling of the Book of Genesis, focusing on the earliest days of humanity. Director Miguel Zacarías presents Adam and Eve's journey from innocence to exile, framing the biblical tale with both earnestness and a dose of unintended humor. The film is particularly infamous for its liberal approach to nudity, as both Jorge Rivero and Kandy spend much of their screen time unclothed in a lush, paradisiacal setting. Intended to inspire, the film instead became known for provoking laughter and controversy, making it a unique blend of piety, camp, and exploitation that stands apart in the realm of biblical cinema.

Details & Specs

Director
Miguel Zacarías
Writer
Miguel Zacarías
Release
1969
Runtime
1h 32m
Country
Mexico
Language
Spanish
Also Known As
Original title: El pecado de Adán y Eva

Why Cult

Biblical Exploitation

This film takes the Genesis story and filters it through a distinctly sensational lens, serving up classic scripture with a heavy side of nudity.

Infamous Nudity

Earning worldwide notoriety for its abundant full-frontal and rear nudity, the film is as much about bare essentials as biblical lessons.

Mexican Cult Cinema

Directed by Miguel Zacarías, this was the first in his run of eccentric biblical films, marking a curious chapter in Mexican genre filmmaking.

Campy Sermon

Intended as a serious biblical adaptation, the film's tone inspires laughter instead, landing somewhere between a sermon and a send-up.

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Questions from the Vault

When was The Sin of Adam and Eve released? +

The Sin of Adam and Eve was released in 1969.

Who directed The Sin of Adam and Eve? +

The Sin of Adam and Eve was directed by Miguel Zacarías.

How long is The Sin of Adam and Eve? +

The film has a runtime of 92 minutes.

What genre is The Sin of Adam and Eve? +

The Sin of Adam and Eve is classified as a drama, fantasy, and history film.

Where can I watch The Sin of Adam and Eve? +

The Sin of Adam and Eve is available on SassyFlix.

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