Antonio González Caballero


Antonio González Caballero was a Mexican painter, pedagogue and screenwriter. His most famous work is the play Nilo, mi hijo. Famous film La Casa del Pelícano is based on it.
He was born in San Luis Potosí, San Luis Potosí to Don González and Doña Caballero. He died in Historic center of Mexico City.

Works

Nilo, mi hijo is the most famous work by Caballero. It was filmed under the title La casa del pelícano.
The main character Nilo was played by well known and beloved Enrique Álvarez Félix. Nilo's raped mother Margarita was Jacqueline Andere, and young Daniela Romo also appeared.
The film was shocking for some commentators who noticed a connection between castration of Nilo and Enrique's difficult relationship with his mother.
On the poster for the film an egg is depicted. It is pierced by scissors. This is a symbolic representation of emasculation.