Bernarda Albas Haus
A domineering, reclusive and ostentatiously pious widow in a small Spanish town keeps such close watch on her daughters that they are unable to have normal social lives. However, the eldest is allowed to become engaged to an unprincipled young man, primarily for the financial advantages it will bring the mother, Bernarda. Jealousy and envy ensues among the other daughters.
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Bernarda Albas Haus
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Sep 29, 1957
Runtime
1h 20m
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
User Score
60%
Original Title
Bernarda Albas Haus
Director
Franz Peter Wirth
Description
A domineering, reclusive and ostentatiously pious widow in a small Spanish town keeps such close watch on her daughters that they are unable to have normal social lives. However, the eldest is allowed to become engaged to an unprincipled young man, primarily for the financial advantages it will bring the mother, Bernarda. Jealousy and envy ensues among the other daughters.