"La Risa en Vacaciones": The Cinematographic Phenomenon that Redefined Mexican Comedy. In 1988, popular Mexican cinema underwent a radical transformation with "La Risa en Vacaciones" Directed by René Cardona Jr. and produced by Televicine, this film challenged cinematic conventions by presenting a comedy without plot or traditional values. Pedro Romo, Pablo Ferrer and Paco Ibáñez became "Los Locos de la Risa", experts in playing pranks on the public in everyday... see more