Maravillas (1981)
A young Catholic girl takes viewers through a changing Spanish political and social landscape as she develops from her confirmation day to adulthood. Her first experience with the real Spain comes when her Jewish godfathers cannot come to her confirmation. One of the godfathers, using a ring, poses an early challenge to her innocence that puts her in danger. He later returns, indirectly introducing her to a new boyfriend. If he is one of the symbols for Jewish life under Franco, or for a Judeo-Christian interaction, that interaction is complex. The young woman encounters different lovers as she grows into adulthood, but at the same time she is burdened with financially supporting her father and his own rather decadent lifestyle. Again, this difference in generations could be understood as a difference between the "new" and "old" Spain; it is up to the viewers to interpret the story elements as they decide.
Cast
- Fernando Fernán Gómez - Fernando
- Cristina Marcos - Maravillas
- Enrique San Francisco - Membrillo
- José Luis Fernández 'Pirri' - Pirri
- Francisco Merino - Salomón
- León Klimovsky - Santos
- Eduardo MacGregor - Simón
- Gérard Tichy - Benito
- George Rigaud - Tomás
- Miguel Molina - Miqui
Screenplay
Keywords
jewish family, stolen jewelry, cine quinqui
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Maravillas about?
- A young Catholic girl takes viewers through a changing Spanish political and social landscape as she develops from her confirmation day to adulthood. Her first experience with the real Spain comes when her Jewish godfathers cannot come to her confirmation. One of the godfathers, using a ring, poses an early challenge to her innocence that puts her in danger. He later returns, indirectly introducing her to a new boyfriend. If he is one of the symbols for Jewish life under Franco, or for a Judeo-Christian interaction, that interaction is complex. The young woman encounters different lovers as she grows into adulthood, but at the same time she is burdened with financially supporting her father and his own rather decadent lifestyle. Again, this difference in generations could be understood as a difference between the "new" and "old" Spain; it is up to the viewers to interpret the story elements as they decide.
- Who directed Maravillas?
- Maravillas was directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón.
- Who stars in Maravillas?
- Maravillas stars Fernando Fernán Gómez, Cristina Marcos, Enrique San Francisco, José Luis Fernández 'Pirri', Francisco Merino, León Klimovsky.
- How long is Maravillas?
- Maravillas has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Maravillas?
- Maravillas is a Drama film.
- How much did Maravillas gross?
- Maravillas grossed $201,986 worldwide.
- Where was Maravillas produced?
- Maravillas was produced in Spain.