El amor brujo (1986)
In a Gypsy village, the fathers of Candela and José promise their children to each other. Years later, the unfaithful José marries Candela but while defending his lover Lucía in a brawl, he is stabbed to death. Carmelo, who secretly loves Candela since he was a boy, is arrested while helping José and unfairly sent to prison. Four years later he is released and declares his love for Candela. However, the woman is cursed by a bewitched love and every night she goes to the place where José died to dance with his ghost.
Director: Carlos Saura
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: March 23, 1986
Cast
- Antonio Gades - Carmelo
- Cristina Hoyos - Candela
- Laura del Sol - Lucía
- Juan Antonio Jiménez - José
- Emma Penella - Tía Rosario
- La Polaca - Pastora
- Rocío Jurado - Herself (voice)
- Gómez de Jerez - El Lobo / Cantaor
- Enrique Ortega - Jose's Father
- Diego Pantoja - Candela's Father
Screenplay
Music: Manuel de Falla
Editing: Pedro del Rey
Production: Emiliano Piedra P.C., Emiliano Piedra
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
K-Pop: A Global Phenomenon, Dance Passion
Keywords
dance, flamenco, love, magic spell
More Films by Director: Carlos Saura
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is El amor brujo about?
- In a Gypsy village, the fathers of Candela and José promise their children to each other. Years later, the unfaithful José marries Candela but while defending his lover Lucía in a brawl, he is stabbed to death. Carmelo, who secretly loves Candela since he was a boy, is arrested while helping José and unfairly sent to prison. Four years later he is released and declares his love for Candela. However, the woman is cursed by a bewitched love and every night she goes to the place where José died to dance with his ghost.
- Who directed El amor brujo?
- El amor brujo was directed by Carlos Saura.
- Who stars in El amor brujo?
- El amor brujo stars Antonio Gades, Cristina Hoyos, Laura del Sol, Juan Antonio Jiménez, Emma Penella, La Polaca.
- How long is El amor brujo?
- El amor brujo has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is El amor brujo?
- El amor brujo is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was El amor brujo produced?
- El amor brujo was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of El amor brujo?
- The themes of El amor brujo include: K-Pop: A Global Phenomenon, Dance Passion.