Nacional Cinematografica

Credits

Descriptions by
TVB

Captures by
TVB

Video captures courtesy of
Santiago Reveco Lepe Reborn and Mister Suitcase/Cruiseshipz Studios

Background

Nacional Cinematografica was a Mexican film company founded in the late 1950s by Mario A. Zacarias.

1st Logo (December 28, 1967)

Logo: We first see a black background, then it transitions to a statue of a leopard with a ring at the top that is on a pedestal, with a spotlight shining on it. The company name "NACIONAL CINEMATOGRAFICA S.A." in white wipes in below the statue, along with the word "Presenta" wiping in below the company name. It then gets engulfed by the black screen.

FX/SFX: The transitions and the text.

Music/Sounds: A bombastic trumpet fanfare.

Availability: Extremely rare. This was seen on El Camino de los Espantos.

2nd Logo (Late 1960s)

Logo: We see white & gold clouds everywhere & the company name in orange, as well as "Mario A. Zacarias presenta" can be seen on 2 corners. The clouds "dissipate" to reveal the statue from the previous logo, just from a different perspective on a black background. The statue is also revealed to be sitting underwater.

FX/SFX: Reversed Live-action.

Music/Sounds: Some whoosh-like noises, as well as a repetitive marimba ditty.

Availability: Very Rare. This was seen on their latest films, which includes El matrimonio es como el demonio and El mundo de los aviones.

Legacy: The weird concept, as well as the music can unnerve some of the audience.