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The Girl in Mourning

1964 · 85 min Comedy
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Rocio and Raphael are a young couple from a small Spanish town. Rocio must mourn the death of a relative for six months and is forbidden to see Raphael. Very much in love, they are frustrated by the old-fashioned customs of their village. When they can finally see each other, the two plan to soon marry. Unfortunately, the girl's grandfather dies and she must start the process of mourning all over again. This time Raphael begs her to rebel against her family and the villagers, but she refuses for fear of persecution. When Rocio has had enough of putting her own happiness aside, she decides to run away with Raphael in spite of what her family will say. Things do not go as planned, however, when yet another family member passes away.

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Original Title La niña de luto
Year 1964
Country Spain
Genre Comedy
Director Manuel Summers
Runtime 85 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (15 votes)

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The film constructs a sharp satire on hypocritical customs, relying on a recurring absurd situation as its comedic engine. It explores the clash between genuine emotion and prescribed mourning, where youthful love persistently challenges rigid tradition.

What lingers after the final frame is a playful yet poignant reminder of the absurd lengths society goes to enforce conformity. The comedy stems from the tragicomic cycle life imposes on the young lovers. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Manuel Summers

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