A Love Bewitched

– In a Gypsy village, the fathers of Candela and José promise their children to each other. Years lat..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.10 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 40 Minutes
Release Year:
1986
Original Name:
El amor brujo
A Love Bewitched (1986) - Also known as El amor brujo

In a Gypsy village, the fathers of Candela and José promise their children to each other. Years later, the unfaithful José marries Candela but while defending his lover Lucía in a brawl, he is stabbed to death. Carmelo, who secretly loves Candela since he was a boy, is arrested while helping José and unfairly sent to prison. Four years later he is released and declares his love for Candela. However, the woman is cursed by a bewitched love and every night she goes to the place where José died to dance with his ghost.

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Release Date:

23 Dec 1986

Language:

Spanish

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Carlos Saura

Writer:

Gregorio Martínez Sierra (libretto), Carlos Saura (screenplay), Antonio Gades (screenplay), María Lejárraga

Main Actors:

Antonio Gades, Cristina Hoyos, Laura del Sol, Juan Antonio Jiménez

Plot:

In a Gypsy village, the fathers of Candela and José promise their children to each other. Years later, the unfaithful José marries Candela but while defending his lover Lucía in a brawl, he is stabbed to death. Carmelo, who secretly loves Candela since he was a boy, is arrested while helping José and unfairly sent to prison. Four years later he is released and declares his love for Candela. However, the woman is cursed by a bewitched love and every night she goes to the place where José died to dance with his ghost.

Awards:

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Production:

Orion Classics

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.1/10