The House of Bernarda Alba
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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The House of Bernarda Alba
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 18, 1991
Runtime
1h 41m
Genres
Drama
Original Title
The House of Bernarda Alba
Production Companies
Amaya Distribution, Thirteen, Channel 4 Television
Director
Núria Espert
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.
