The House of Bernarda Alba

Dec 18, 1991 1h 41m

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Drama

Synopsis

A domineering,reclusive, and ostentatiously pious widow in a small Spanish town keeps such close watch on her daughters that they are unable to have normal social lives. However, the eldest is allowed to become engaged to an unprincipled young man, primarily for the financial advantages it will bring the mother, Bernarda. Jealousy and envy ensues among the other daughters.

Title	The House of Bernarda Alba
Companies	Amaya Distribution, Thirteen, Channel 4 Television
Countries	United Kingdom, United States of America
Keywords	suicide, jealousy, tradition, based on play or musical, tragedy, authoritarianism, illicit affair