Under a Spell (1999)
In the Yucatan coast of the thirties , Elisha, a boy of 13, is initiated into the art of love by Felipa , his schoolteacher. After discovering the relationship, Felipa runs away from the village , leaving Elisha mired in nostalgia. Forced to marry another woman and lead a routine life , recalling the years passed Eliseo romance with Felipa until ten years later, the woman returns , removing his wounds and changing forever the life of Elisha , his family and the whole town
Director: Carlos Carrera
Genre: Romance, Drama
Runtime: 130 min
Release Date: February 19, 1999
Cast
- Blanca Guerra - Felipa / Teacher
- Mario Zaragoza - Eliseo
- Daniel Acuña - Eliseo (Young)
- Luis Fernando Peña - Burro
- Vanessa Bauche - Magda - Eliseo's elder sister
- Rodolfo Arias - Rey Reyes
- Ricardo Rentería - Rafael (Young)
- Luisa Huertas - María - Eliseo's Mother
- Elpidia Carrillo - Esposa del brujo - Sorcerer's wife
- Mayra Sérbulo - Lupita - Eliseo's wife
Screenplay
- Martín Salinas (Screenplay)
- Marcel Sisniega (Novel)
- Carlos Carrera (Screenplay)
Music: José María Vitier
Cinematography: Rodrigo Prieto
Editing: Peter Devaney Flanagan, Sigfrido Barjau
Production: Fondo para la Producción Cinematográfica de Calidad
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds
Keywords
based on novel or book, teacher student relationship, 1930s
More Films by Director: Carlos Carrera
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Under a Spell about?
- In the Yucatan coast of the thirties , Elisha, a boy of 13, is initiated into the art of love by Felipa , his schoolteacher. After discovering the relationship, Felipa runs away from the village , leaving Elisha mired in nostalgia. Forced to marry another woman and lead a routine life , recalling the years passed Eliseo romance with Felipa until ten years later, the woman returns , removing his wounds and changing forever the life of Elisha , his family and the whole town
- Who directed Under a Spell?
- Under a Spell was directed by Carlos Carrera.
- Who stars in Under a Spell?
- Under a Spell stars Blanca Guerra, Mario Zaragoza, Daniel Acuña, Luis Fernando Peña, Vanessa Bauche, Rodolfo Arias.
- How long is Under a Spell?
- Under a Spell has a runtime of 2h 10m (130 minutes).
- What genre is Under a Spell?
- Under a Spell is a Romance, Drama film.
- Where was Under a Spell produced?
- Under a Spell was produced in Mexico.
- What are the themes of Under a Spell?
- The themes of Under a Spell include: Mentor-Student and Guidance Bonds.