Manuela Sáenz (2000)
In 1856, a whaler arrives in Paita, Peru; on board is Herman Melville, who is astonished to learn that Manuela Sáenz, for eight years the lover of Simón Bolívar, is still alive. He calls on her, and although she will not talk to him about her life, his visit sends her to her chest of Bolívar's letters. As she reads them, the sepia-toned present gives way to flashbacks in color: she meets 'the Liberator' in 1822, becomes his lover, and also becomes a colonel in his military movement to realize the 'Gran Colombia', one nation across South America. As plague (brought by the ship) closes in on Manuela's household, so does her tempestuous story move toward Bolívar's betrayal and death.
Director: Diego Rísquez
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: June 15, 2000
Cast
- Beatriz Valdés - Manuela
- Mariano Álvarez - Simón Bolívar
- Erich Wildpret - Herman Melville
- Orlando Urdaneta
- Alejo Felipe
- Asdrúbal Meléndez
- Juan Carlos Alarcón
- Manuel Salazar
- Juan Manuel Montesinos
Screenplay
Production: Producciones Guakamaya
Country: Venezuela
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Diego Rísquez
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Manuela Sáenz about?
- In 1856, a whaler arrives in Paita, Peru; on board is Herman Melville, who is astonished to learn that Manuela Sáenz, for eight years the lover of Simón Bolívar, is still alive. He calls on her, and although she will not talk to him about her life, his visit sends her to her chest of Bolívar's letters. As she reads them, the sepia-toned present gives way to flashbacks in color: she meets 'the Liberator' in 1822, becomes his lover, and also becomes a colonel in his military movement to realize the 'Gran Colombia', one nation across South America. As plague (brought by the ship) closes in on Manuela's household, so does her tempestuous story move toward Bolívar's betrayal and death.
- Who directed Manuela Sáenz?
- Manuela Sáenz was directed by Diego Rísquez.
- Who stars in Manuela Sáenz?
- Manuela Sáenz stars Beatriz Valdés, Mariano Álvarez, Erich Wildpret, Orlando Urdaneta, Alejo Felipe, Asdrúbal Meléndez.
- How long is Manuela Sáenz?
- Manuela Sáenz has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- Where was Manuela Sáenz produced?
- Manuela Sáenz was produced in Venezuela.