Camila

– In Buenos Aires of the 1840s, a young Jesuit and a wealthy socialite fall in love and begin a torrid..

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Movie
Rating:
7.00 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 45 Minutes
Release Year:
1984
Camila (1984)

In Buenos Aires of the 1840s, a young Jesuit and a wealthy socialite fall in love and begin a torrid affair. They escape from the city, and, in disguise, set up house in a village, assuming they are safe and beyond the cares of anyone. However, both the church and Camila's family are enraged, vowing to hunt down the lovers for a capital crime. Based on a true story.

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Camila (1984) - Trailer

Release Date:

15 Mar 1985

Language:

Spanish

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

María Luisa Bemberg

Writer:

María Luisa Bemberg, Beda Docampo Feijóo, Juan Bautista Stagnaro

Main Actors:

Susú Pecoraro, Imanol Arias, Héctor Alterio, Elena Tasisto

Plot:

In 1840's Buenos Aires, Argentina, a beautiful young socialite named Camila falls in love with Ladislao, a Jesuit priest. After several failed attempts at fighting his own feelings, he ultimately succumbs to her. The two later escape to a far off, secluded village where they assume new identities as husband and wife and begin running a children's school. After several months of relative happiness, the couple's identity is discovered by a local priest. Under moralistic pressure from both Camila's family and the Catholic church the authorities apprehend the lovers, and imprison them for sacrilege.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 2 wins.

Production:

Impala Film

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.0/10