Violeta (1997)
Violeta is a Cuban prostitute who tells her tempestuous life story to a young male journalist. Her first lover was a revolutionary killed by government soldiers. She fled to New York, where she had an affair with a famous American actor. After he gets her pregnant and dumps her, she sells her story to the tabloids in revenge. The revenge escalates - he has his friends rape her, and she slashes his face, putting an end to his career. Back in Cuba, the older Violeta relies on foreign customers to make ends meet.
Director: Alberto Cortés Calderón
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: January 1, 1997
Cast
Country: Mexico
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Alberto Cortés Calderón
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Violeta about?
- Violeta is a Cuban prostitute who tells her tempestuous life story to a young male journalist. Her first lover was a revolutionary killed by government soldiers. She fled to New York, where she had an affair with a famous American actor. After he gets her pregnant and dumps her, she sells her story to the tabloids in revenge. The revenge escalates - he has his friends rape her, and she slashes his face, putting an end to his career. Back in Cuba, the older Violeta relies on foreign customers to make ends meet.
- Who directed Violeta?
- Violeta was directed by Alberto Cortés Calderón.
- Who stars in Violeta?
- Violeta stars Blanca Guerra, Reynaldo Leon, Katia Elnecave, Enrique Lizalde.
- How long is Violeta?
- Violeta has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- Where was Violeta produced?
- Violeta was produced in Mexico.