Earthquake in Chile (1975)
A Fable of Forbidden Love and Political Oppression
Tutor Jeronimo and heiress Josephe fall in love but are quickly torn from one another by execution and jail. However, when fate intervenes in the form of a massive earthquake, the two lovers have no idea what is in store for them.
Director: Helma Sanders-Brahms
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: June 3, 1975
Cast
- Julia Peña - Josephe
- Víctor Barrera - Jeronimo
- Fernando Villena - Don Henrico Asteron
- Juan Amigo - Don Fernando Ormez
- Ángel Álvarez - Bishop
- José Villasante - Secretary
- María Jesús Hoyos - Dona Elvira Ormez
- María Vico - Dona Elisabeth Ormez
- Raquel Rodrigo - Wife of Pedrillo the Shoemaker
- Antonio Gamero - Pedrillo the Shoemaker
Screenplay
- Helma Sanders-Brahms (Screenplay)
- Heinrich von Kleist (Novel)
Cinematography: Luis Cano, Dietrich Lohmann
Editing: Thierry Derocles, Norbert Herzner
Production: Luis Megino, ZDF, Filmverlag der Autoren
Country: Germany, Spain
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
Themes
Faith, Religion and Spirituality
Keywords
nun, earthquake, santiago, chile, chile, priest, convent (nunnery), woman director, 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Earthquake in Chile about?
- Tutor Jeronimo and heiress Josephe fall in love but are quickly torn from one another by execution and jail. However, when fate intervenes in the form of a massive earthquake, the two lovers have no idea what is in store for them.
- Who directed Earthquake in Chile?
- Earthquake in Chile was directed by Helma Sanders-Brahms.
- Who stars in Earthquake in Chile?
- Earthquake in Chile stars Julia Peña, Víctor Barrera, Fernando Villena, Juan Amigo, Ángel Álvarez, José Villasante.
- How long is Earthquake in Chile?
- Earthquake in Chile has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is Earthquake in Chile?
- Earthquake in Chile is a Drama film.
- Where was Earthquake in Chile produced?
- Earthquake in Chile was produced in Germany, Spain.
- What are the themes of Earthquake in Chile?
- The themes of Earthquake in Chile include: Faith, Religion and Spirituality.