The Winter of the Anjanas (2000)
A young worker enjoying an affair with an upper class beauty, Adelaida, is drafted by the Spanish Army to fight in the Cuban War of Independence. After Adelaida receives an unusual announcement regarding her lover's death in combat, she refuses to believe the loss of her lover. Her class-conscious family, led by her jealous sister Maria, believes that Adelaida has lost her mind and places Adelaida in an insane asylum. However, Adelaida continues to to live according to her beliefs of passion and freedom. Fellow "inmates" tell her about the wood-nymphs which inhabit the adjacent forest. Adelaida is convinced these nymphs will lead her to her lover and to happiness.
Cast
- Eduardo Noriega - Eusebio Sánchez Arguello / Andrés Echarri
- Elena Anaya - Adelaida
- Elvira Mínguez - María
- Juan Diego - Germán
- Juan Margallo
- Ana Gracia
- Fernando Vivanco
- Antonio Resines
- Alicia Fernández
Screenplay
Themes
Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories
Keywords
asylum, love, sibling rivalry, mental illness, presumed dead, spanish–american war (1898)
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Winter of the Anjanas about?
- A young worker enjoying an affair with an upper class beauty, Adelaida, is drafted by the Spanish Army to fight in the Cuban War of Independence. After Adelaida receives an unusual announcement regarding her lover's death in combat, she refuses to believe the loss of her lover. Her class-conscious family, led by her jealous sister Maria, believes that Adelaida has lost her mind and places Adelaida in an insane asylum. However, Adelaida continues to to live according to her beliefs of passion and freedom. Fellow "inmates" tell her about the wood-nymphs which inhabit the adjacent forest. Adelaida is convinced these nymphs will lead her to her lover and to happiness.
- Who directed The Winter of the Anjanas?
- The Winter of the Anjanas was directed by Pedro Telechea.
- Who stars in The Winter of the Anjanas?
- The Winter of the Anjanas stars Eduardo Noriega, Elena Anaya, Elvira Mínguez, Juan Diego, Juan Margallo, Ana Gracia.
- How long is The Winter of the Anjanas?
- The Winter of the Anjanas has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Winter of the Anjanas?
- The Winter of the Anjanas is a Romance, Drama, History film.
- What are the themes of The Winter of the Anjanas?
- The themes of The Winter of the Anjanas include: Mental Struggles and the Power of Love, Arranged Marriage and Struggle for Harmony, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Unexpected Love in Arranged Marriage, Moving Relationship Stories.