La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado (1996)

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At the end of the seventeenth century, in Naples, still dominated by the Spaniards, a young pupil, Balthasar,is castrated to preserve the purity and beauty of his voice. The Duchess dies and her son, the Duke of Arcos, takes charge of the inheritance, which includes Balthasar. With the entrance of Maria Loffredo, former lover of the Duke, a triangle is established that unchains tragic consequences to the allegedly callous life of Balthasar.

Director: Juan Miñón
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 86 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Mario de Benito
Cinematography: Acácio de Almeida
Editing: Luis Manuel del Valle
Production: Animatógrafo, Sogetel
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Juan Miñón
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado about?
At the end of the seventeenth century, in Naples, still dominated by the Spaniards, a young pupil, Balthasar,is castrated to preserve the purity and beauty of his voice. The Duchess dies and her son, the Duke of Arcos, takes charge of the inheritance, which includes Balthasar. With the entrance of Maria Loffredo, former lover of the Duke, a triangle is established that unchains tragic consequences to the allegedly callous life of Balthasar.
Who directed La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado?
La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado was directed by Juan Miñón.
Who stars in La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado?
La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado stars Imanol Arias, Coque Malla, Enrique San Francisco, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Sofia Sá da Bandeira, Márcia Breia.
How long is La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado?
La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado?
La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado is a Drama film.
Where was La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado produced?
La leyenda de Balthasar el Castrado was produced in Spain.