The Lovers of Teruel
Les amants de Teruel
Synopsis
This puzzling experimental film is written and directed by Raymond Rouleau, who uses effects like changing color tones and masks to put across a drama within a dance drama. The set is a sound stage and the actors in this film are dancers on the stage, performing a mime-ballet derived from one particular legend. Both the enacted legend and the actual events affecting the dancers are parallel. The lead dancer Isa (Ludmila Tcherina) is still nursing her wounds after her first love left her to stand alone at the altar. Now one of the dancers wants to expand his relationship with Isa -- and soon after, the cad who jilted her suddenly shows up again. Tragedy follows closely behind.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
4e Festival du Film Français
Festival / Special Debut
December 14, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Raymond Rouleau
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond Rouleau
- Original Score
- Henri Sauguet, Míkis Theodorakis, René-Louis Lafforgue
- Original Title
- Les amants de Teruel
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Société Monarch
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Raymond Rouleau
Raymond Rouleau, René-Louis Lafforgue
Henri Sauguet, Míkis Theodorakis, René-Louis Lafforgue
Claude Renoir
Department Leadership Roster
Raymond Rouleau
Director
Raymond Rouleau
Screenplay
Claude Renoir
Director of Photography
Henri Sauguet
Original Music Composer
Míkis Theodorakis
Original Music Composer
René-Louis Lafforgue
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Lovers of Teruel
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What is The Lovers of Teruel about?
This puzzling experimental film is written and directed by Raymond Rouleau, who uses effects like changing color tones and masks to put across a drama within a dance drama. The set is a sound stage and the actors in this film are dancers on the stage, performing a mime-ballet derived from one particular legend. Both the enacted legend and the actual events affecting the dancers are parallel. The lead dancer Isa (Ludmila Tcherina) is still nursing her wounds after her first love left her to stand alone at the altar. Now one of the dancers wants to expand his relationship with Isa -- and soon after, the cad who jilted her suddenly shows up again. Tragedy follows closely behind.
Who directed The Lovers of Teruel?
The Lovers of Teruel was directed by Raymond Rouleau.
Who stars in The Lovers of Teruel?
The principal cast of The Lovers of Teruel includes Ludmilla Tchérina, René-Louis Lafforgue, Milko Sparemblek, Milenko Banovitch, Stevan Grebel.
When was The Lovers of Teruel released and how long is it?
The Lovers of Teruel was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Lovers of Teruel?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Lovers of Teruel was composed by Henri Sauguet, Míkis Theodorakis, René-Louis Lafforgue.