The House of Bernarda Alba (1991)
A domineering,reclusive, and ostentatiously pious widow in a small Spanish town keeps such close watch on her daughters that they are unable to have normal social lives. However, the eldest is allowed to become engaged to an unprincipled young man, primarily for the financial advantages it will bring the mother, Bernarda. Jealousy and envy ensues among the other daughters.
Director: Núria Espert, Stuart Burge
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: December 18, 1991
Cast
- Glenda Jackson - Bernarda
- Joan Plowright - Poncia
- Patricia Hayes - Mara Josefa
- Deborah Findlay - Martirio
- Suzanna Hamilton - Amelia
- Gillian Hanna - Maid
- Emer McCourt - Beggar
- Pauline Melville - Prudencia
- Mary Maddox - Magdelana
Screenplay
- Robert David MacDonald (Screenplay)
- Federico García Lorca
Music: Carlos Miranda
Cinematography: Simon Kossoff
Editing: David Gasson
Production: Amaya Distribution, Thirteen, Channel 4 Television
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Original Language: en
Themes
Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
suicide, jealousy, tradition, based on play or musical, tragedy, authoritarianism, illicit affair
More Films by Director: Núria Espert, Stuart Burge
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The House of Bernarda Alba about?
- A domineering,reclusive, and ostentatiously pious widow in a small Spanish town keeps such close watch on her daughters that they are unable to have normal social lives. However, the eldest is allowed to become engaged to an unprincipled young man, primarily for the financial advantages it will bring the mother, Bernarda. Jealousy and envy ensues among the other daughters.
- Who directed The House of Bernarda Alba?
- The House of Bernarda Alba was directed by Núria Espert, Stuart Burge.
- Who stars in The House of Bernarda Alba?
- The House of Bernarda Alba stars Glenda Jackson, Joan Plowright, Patricia Hayes, Deborah Findlay, Suzanna Hamilton, Gillian Hanna.
- How long is The House of Bernarda Alba?
- The House of Bernarda Alba has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The House of Bernarda Alba?
- The House of Bernarda Alba is a Drama film.
- Where was The House of Bernarda Alba produced?
- The House of Bernarda Alba was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
- What are the themes of The House of Bernarda Alba?
- The themes of The House of Bernarda Alba include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Suicidal Thoughts and Despair, Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.