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Yerma

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Despondent after several failed attempts at pregnancy, Yerma (Aitana Sánchez-Gijón) talks to an old pagan woman (Irene Papas), who counsels that her husband, Juan (Juan Diego), is actually the source of the problem. Yerma considers seducing the handsome shepherd Victor (Jesus Cabrero) to become pregnant, but village gossip paralyzes her. As her frustration and resentment build, Yerma becomes mentally unstable and begins considering violent solutions.

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Audience Member Es una adapatacion muy buena del libro Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Definitely didn't enjoy the film as much as when I saw Yerma on the stage. Some parts were atmospheric and passionate, others felt weird and out of place. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Quite boring; and the constant use of folk songs to help the story along was rather annoying. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member This is the best Spanish-language film I have ever seen. Yerma's story - her obsession and her mental breakdown - is acted brilliantly and told beautifully. This movie really touched a nerve. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Drama de Federico Garcia Lorca, lo que uno quisiera que sucediera nunca ocurre, cada personaje es fiel a sus ideales. Buenisima para ver en obra de teatro! Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member de pelos!!! pero no es mi favorita comoquiera Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Despondent after several failed attempts at pregnancy, Yerma (Aitana Sánchez-Gijón) talks to an old pagan woman (Irene Papas), who counsels that her husband, Juan (Juan Diego), is actually the source of the problem. Yerma considers seducing the handsome shepherd Victor (Jesus Cabrero) to become pregnant, but village gossip paralyzes her. As her frustration and resentment build, Yerma becomes mentally unstable and begins considering violent solutions.
Director
Pilar Tavora
Producer
Carlos J. Fraga
Production Co
Columbia, TriStar Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (DVD)
Aug 5, 2003
Runtime
1h 58m