The Animal's Wife (2016)
Her prison is fear
Amparo, a submissive young woman, tries to escape from her strict convent school but falls into the hands of “El Animal,” a violent and abusive man who forces her to become his wife. Trapped by fear and constant mistreatment, she clings to her love for her daughter and her hope for a better life. However, her strength and dignity may not be enough to stand against the cruelty of the ruthless Animal.
Director: Víctor Gaviria
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 120 min
Release Date: May 1, 2016
Cast
- Natalia Polo - Amparo Gómez
- Tito Alexander Gómez Arias - Libardo Ramírez 'El Animal'
- Michelle Madrigal García - Dorita Gómez
- Dulce María Jiménez Londoño - Dorita Gómez
- Karen Lorena Ricardo Silva - Dorita Gómez
- Luisa Fernanda Valderrama Méndez - Flor Gómez
- Adriana López - Amparo Suárez
- Juan Camilo Martínez Muñoz - Libardo Jr. Ramírez
- Salomé Castrillón Ciro - Libardo Jr. Ramírez
- Juan José Paternina Ciro - Libardo Jr. Ramírez
Screenplay
- Víctor Gaviria
- Erwin Goggel (Script Consultant)
- Francisco Felipe Pulgarín Hernández (Script Consultant)
- Rafael Hely Urrea Soto (Writers' Assistant)
- Gloria Nancy Monsalve (Writers' Assistant)
Music: Luis Fernando Franco
Cinematography: Rodrigo Lalinde
Editing: Etienne Boussac
Production: Polo A Tierra, Viga Producciones, EFD Colombia, Fílmico, Clap Studios, 2.35 Digital
Country: Colombia
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Animal's Wife about?
- Amparo, a submissive young woman, tries to escape from her strict convent school but falls into the hands of “El Animal,” a violent and abusive man who forces her to become his wife. Trapped by fear and constant mistreatment, she clings to her love for her daughter and her hope for a better life. However, her strength and dignity may not be enough to stand against the cruelty of the ruthless Animal.
- Who directed The Animal's Wife?
- The Animal's Wife was directed by Víctor Gaviria.
- Who stars in The Animal's Wife?
- The Animal's Wife stars Natalia Polo, Tito Alexander Gómez Arias, Michelle Madrigal García, Dulce María Jiménez Londoño, Karen Lorena Ricardo Silva, Luisa Fernanda Valderrama Méndez.
- How long is The Animal's Wife?
- The Animal's Wife has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).
- What genre is The Animal's Wife?
- The Animal's Wife is a Drama, Thriller film.
- Where was The Animal's Wife produced?
- The Animal's Wife was produced in Colombia.