The House of Bernarda Alba

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The House of Bernarda Alba (1991)

Directed by Núria Espert, Stuart Burge

Drama · 1h 41m

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.

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Cast

Glenda Jackson Bernarda Joan Plowright Poncia Patricia Hayes Mara Josefa Deborah Findlay Martirio Suzanna Hamilton Amelia
G
Gillian Hanna Maid Emer McCourt Beggar Pauline Melville Prudencia
M
Mary Maddox Magdelana Amanda Root Adela

Crew

Director
Núria Espert, Stuart Burge
Screenplay
Robert David MacDonald
Writer
Federico García Lorca
Director of Photography
Simon Kossoff
Editor
David Gasson
Producer
Stephen Phillips

Details

Release date
1991-12-18
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Drama
Original language
EN
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Production
Amaya Distribution, THIRTEEN, Channel 4 Television