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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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1986 |
| Country | Spain |
| Genre | Music, Drama |
| Director | Carlos Saura |
| Runtime | 100 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.9/10 (25 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
Carlos Saura constructs the film as a intricate musical-choreographic ritual, where each scene builds towards a catharsis. The director relies on the raw power of flamenco, exploring dance as a primary language to convey obsession, grief, and ultimate release.
What lingers after the final frame is the haunting power of a passion that defies death, expressed through stomping heels and mournful song. It feels less like a watched story and more like a witnessed incantation. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Carlos Saura
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Watch in darkness, letting the rhythms of flamenco and the dance's physicality consume you.
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