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Tortured Soul

1917 · 70 min Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Emilia and Villalba (Margarita Xirgu and Ricardo Puga) have had a happy marriage until the murder of the prostitute Lilí casted a shadow over it. Her brother, Augusto, is accused of the crime and sentenced to prison. Emilia receives the terrible news by letter through Doctor Morales, who has received a mail from Augusto in which he pleads not guilty and implores help. Request that faces Villalba’s firm opposition to get involved with a matter related to a courtier.

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📋 Film Details

Original Title Alma torturada
Year 1917
Country Spain
Genre Drama
Director Fructuós Gelabert
Runtime 70 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its drama on the clash between familial duty and social propriety, relying on the actors' expressive performances and sparse intertitles. It explores themes of injustice and the fragility of marital trust when tested by external accusations.

What lingers after viewing is a palpable sense of silent anguish and the weight of societal judgment, conveyed through precise visual storytelling. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Fructuós Gelabert

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Best viewed with focused attention on the actors' nuanced gestures and the stark visual composition.

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