The Realm of Fortune
| The Realm of Fortune | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Arturo Ripstein |
| Written by | Juan Rulfo Paz Alicia Garciadiego |
| Starring | Ernesto Gómez Cruz |
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Running time | 130 minutes |
| Country | Mexico |
| Language | Spanish |
The Realm of Fortune (Spanish: El imperio de la fortuna) is a 1986 Mexican drama film directed by Arturo Ripstein. It is based on a short story by Juan Rulfo. The film was selected as the Mexican entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 59th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.