Pepita Jimenez (1946)

Pepita Jimenez (1946) poster

On March 22, four days after returning to his home in Andalusia, Luis de Vargas writes the first of his letters to his uncle and favorite professor at the seminary. He reports that his father intends to fatten him up during his vacation, to have him ready to return in the fall to finish his training for the priesthood. He mentions in passing that his father is courting a twenty-year-old, attractive widow, Pepita Jiménez; his father is fifty-five years old. Pepita had been married for only a short time to an eighty-year-old moneylender named Gumersindo. Luis is not eager to see his father marry again, but he promises his uncle not to judge Pepita before he knows her.

Director: Emilio Fernández
Genre: Drama, Romance
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Antonio Díaz Conde
Cinematography: Alex Phillips
Editing: Gloria Schoemann
Production: Águila Films, Producciones Cafisa
Country: Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Themes

Widowhood and Coping with Loss

Keywords

spain, based on novel or book, widow, wedding reception, uncle, earl, andalucia, 19th century, seminarian

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pepita Jimenez about?
On March 22, four days after returning to his home in Andalusia, Luis de Vargas writes the first of his letters to his uncle and favorite professor at the seminary. He reports that his father intends to fatten him up during his vacation, to have him ready to return in the fall to finish his training for the priesthood. He mentions in passing that his father is courting a twenty-year-old, attractive widow, Pepita Jiménez; his father is fifty-five years old. Pepita had been married for only a short time to an eighty-year-old moneylender named Gumersindo. Luis is not eager to see his father marry again, but he promises his uncle not to judge Pepita before he knows her.
Who directed Pepita Jimenez?
Pepita Jimenez was directed by Emilio Fernández.
Who stars in Pepita Jimenez?
Pepita Jimenez stars Rosita Díaz Gimeno, Ricardo Montalban, Fortunio Bonanova, Consuelo Guerrero de Luna, Carlos Orellana, Rafael Alcayde.
How long is Pepita Jimenez?
Pepita Jimenez has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Pepita Jimenez?
Pepita Jimenez is a Drama, Romance film.
Where was Pepita Jimenez produced?
Pepita Jimenez was produced in Mexico.
What are the themes of Pepita Jimenez?
The themes of Pepita Jimenez include: Widowhood and Coping with Loss.