The Cursed Village (1942 film)
The Cursed Village (Spanish: La aldea maldita) is a 1942 Spanish drama film directed by Florián Rey and starring Florencia Bécquer, Julio Rey de las Heras and Victoria Franco. A remake of an earlier silent film of the same title, it was a popular box office success It was awarded as medal at the 1942 Venice Film Festival.[1]
| The Cursed Village | |
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| Directed by | Florián Rey |
| Written by | Florián Rey |
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| Cinematography | Heinrich Gärtner |
| Edited by | Gaby Peñalba |
Production company | P.B. Films |
| Distributed by | Chamartín |
Release date | 23 November 1942 |
Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
Plot
The events take place in the town of Luján in Salamanca at the beginning of the 20th century. Due to a series of weather misfortunes for several years in a row, the town finds itself in a situation of poverty and misery that forces its inhabitants to emigrate to the city in search of a job that mitigates their problems; Juan, a farmer in a good situation, is forced, along with his sharecroppers and servants, to do the same, leaving his wife and son in the village; but his wife, Acacia, decides to leave too; not with him, but by another path that will lead her to prostitution and degradation; After a while Juan returns to the village and recovers his situation and his wealth; Acacia also returns, but turned into a beggar whom Juan's shepherds recognize; he goes to look for her and returns her home after forgiving her slips.
Cast
In alphabetical order
- Florencia Bécquer
- Julio Rey de las Heras
- Victoria Franco
- Pablo Hidalgo
- Delfín Jerez
- Agustín Laguilhoat
- Alicia Romay
- José Sepúlveda
References
- Bentley p.83
Bibliography
- Bentley, Bernard. A Companion to Spanish Cinema. Boydell & Brewer 2008.