La Llorona (1991)
In César Miguel Rondón's adaptation, a different origin story is presented. The fisherman Ismael (Félix Loreto) is unfaithful to his wife Cayita (Ana Karina) with a witch, Carmelina (Ileana Aloma). She swears revenge when she sees Ismael return to Cayita's arms and casts a curse that will cause the fisherman's death, setting his house on fire. Faced with the tragic event, Cayita, frightened, screams and begs the townspeople for help to save her son, who was inside the house when the fire started. Cayita's son dies alongside Ismael. It is then that she, crazed with grief, cries out for her son for eternity.
Director: Renato Gutiérrez, César Miguel Rondón
Genre: Horror
Release Date: January 1, 1991
Cast
- Ana Karina Manco - Carmelina
- Feliz Loreto - Ismael
- Pedro Durán
- Flor Núñez
- Carlos Cruz
Screenplay
Production: Radio Caracas Televisión
Country: Venezuela
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La Llorona about?
- In César Miguel Rondón's adaptation, a different origin story is presented. The fisherman Ismael (Félix Loreto) is unfaithful to his wife Cayita (Ana Karina) with a witch, Carmelina (Ileana Aloma). She swears revenge when she sees Ismael return to Cayita's arms and casts a curse that will cause the fisherman's death, setting his house on fire. Faced with the tragic event, Cayita, frightened, screams and begs the townspeople for help to save her son, who was inside the house when the fire started. Cayita's son dies alongside Ismael. It is then that she, crazed with grief, cries out for her son for eternity.
- Who directed La Llorona?
- La Llorona was directed by Renato Gutiérrez, César Miguel Rondón.
- Who stars in La Llorona?
- La Llorona stars Ana Karina Manco, Feliz Loreto, Pedro Durán, Flor Núñez, Carlos Cruz.
- What genre is La Llorona?
- La Llorona is a Horror film.
- Where was La Llorona produced?
- La Llorona was produced in Venezuela.