Pedro Páramo in La Media Luna estate

Pedro Paramo

Color palette: shades of brown

The powerful landowner who, like a puppeteer, controls the destiny of Comala and its inhabitants.

He always dresses soberly and elegantly. His color palette remains constant throughout his life, but its intensity shifts over time. In his childhood, when his love for Susana San Juan is born, he wears soft, delicate tones that reflect his innocence. But when Susana's father decides to take her away from town (the narrative suggests he abused her), grief poisons Pedro's soul and transforms him, in adulthood, into a violent and ruthless man.

When Susana returns years later, consumed by the delirium of madness, the helplessness of not being able to make her his, of not being able to save her, hardens his heart to stone. After her death, Páramo declares: "I'm going to cross my arms and let this town die." His clothing likewise takes on a toughness, showing a severity reflected in much darker tones.

It's worth noting that this charro suit, in the purest Revolutionary style, was made from suede, unlike the wool or cotton worn by other male characters of lower rank. It's adorned with beautiful silver buttons engraved with his initials, which we also see on the crown of his low jarano hat, braided with silver thread, as is the hatband that wraps around the lower part of the crown. All his shirts are made from very fine materials, with hand-sewn buttonholes and high collars that peek out from the jacket, as was customary in that era.

Throughout the film, Pedro Páramo's body appears as if he wants to hide. He's completely covered from head to toe, always with a silk bandana, as his father used to wear. With his hat pulled low, we barely see his eyes, nose, and mouth.