The Red Virgin (2011)
Spain, early 20th century. Hildegart is raised and educated by his mother Aurora as the subject of a social experiment, to be the first truly free woman in the world, the one who will lead humanity into a new era; and, in order to achieve this goal, is insanely loved… until the moment when she becomes a young and gifted woman and actually tries to fly freely, away from the oppressive nest of her creator and guardian.
Director: Sheila Pye
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 17 min
Release Date: September 18, 2011
Cast
- Ivana Baquero - Hildegart Rodríguez
- Maribel Verdú - Aurora Rodríguez
- Ainara Nieto - Younger Hildegart
- Arancha de Juan - Rosa
- Teresa Mencía - Midwife
- Carlos Bravo - Gregorio Marañón
- Julio Perillán - Havelock Ellis
Screenplay
Cinematography: Pedro J. Márquez
Editing: Yago Muñiz
Country: Canada, Spain
Language: Deutsch, English
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds
Keywords
madrid, spain, overbearing mother, eugenics, 1930s, mother daughter relationship
More Films by Director: Sheila Pye
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Red Virgin about?
- Spain, early 20th century. Hildegart is raised and educated by his mother Aurora as the subject of a social experiment, to be the first truly free woman in the world, the one who will lead humanity into a new era; and, in order to achieve this goal, is insanely loved… until the moment when she becomes a young and gifted woman and actually tries to fly freely, away from the oppressive nest of her creator and guardian.
- Who directed The Red Virgin?
- The Red Virgin was directed by Sheila Pye.
- Who stars in The Red Virgin?
- The Red Virgin stars Ivana Baquero, Maribel Verdú, Ainara Nieto, Arancha de Juan, Teresa Mencía, Carlos Bravo.
- How long is The Red Virgin?
- The Red Virgin has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is The Red Virgin?
- The Red Virgin is a Drama film.
- Where was The Red Virgin produced?
- The Red Virgin was produced in Canada, Spain.
- What are the themes of The Red Virgin?
- The themes of The Red Virgin include: The Complexity of Mother-Daughter Bonds.