-Maybe Some Spoilers Ahead-
I've read the novel on which this film is based, written by Mr. Blai Bonet, a renowned majorcan poet, it's more introspective than the film: though is not one of my favorites, I think it's good enough.
I'm from the mediterranean island where all this tragedy occurs, so I was very concerned about how it will be, we are not used to see a story that happens in our island, written by one of our authors and as well made as this one. And I think I can be proud of this effort.
I think that some of the matters portrayed in this dark tale about repression can upset some sensitive people, but they can protect themselves from that simply by reading this site, for example. It makes no sense going to watch a movie with another one in mind.
This is a fiction that depicts how obscure feelings in a terrible time can destroy your life if you let them to control you; it's worth to see, especially for the intensity of the characters. My favorite is Francisca, because she makes the good choice, for me, and the most tender scenes in the film are hers, especially the dialogue between her and Ramallo when they are picking up the coins at the church and the very end of it all.
Possibly a too harsh, rare, oppressive beauty.
I've read the novel on which this film is based, written by Mr. Blai Bonet, a renowned majorcan poet, it's more introspective than the film: though is not one of my favorites, I think it's good enough.
I'm from the mediterranean island where all this tragedy occurs, so I was very concerned about how it will be, we are not used to see a story that happens in our island, written by one of our authors and as well made as this one. And I think I can be proud of this effort.
I think that some of the matters portrayed in this dark tale about repression can upset some sensitive people, but they can protect themselves from that simply by reading this site, for example. It makes no sense going to watch a movie with another one in mind.
This is a fiction that depicts how obscure feelings in a terrible time can destroy your life if you let them to control you; it's worth to see, especially for the intensity of the characters. My favorite is Francisca, because she makes the good choice, for me, and the most tender scenes in the film are hers, especially the dialogue between her and Ramallo when they are picking up the coins at the church and the very end of it all.
Possibly a too harsh, rare, oppressive beauty.