Yerma
Synopsis
Yerma is desperate to have children, so when a psychic advises her to look outside her marriage to conceive, what can she say but yes?
Top Cast
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Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
Yerma
Juan Diego
Juan
Irene Papas
Vieja pagana
Jesús Cabrero
Víctor
Mercedes Bernal
María
María Galiana
Dolores
Rosario Lara
Lavandera
Inma Pérez-Quirós
Cantaora romería
María Alfonsa Rosso
Vieja pagana (voice)
Reyes Ruiz
Hija Dolores
Milagrosa Lozano
Cuñada
Ana Aguilar
Cuñada
Carmen Troncoso
Vecina
Gloria de Jesús
Vecina
Isabel Oscar
Vecina
Rosario Pardo
Lavandera
Magdalena Barbero
Lavandera
Esther Romero
Lavandera
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 1999
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pilar Távora
- Screenplay & Story
- Pilar Távora, Federico García Lorca, José Luis Garci
- Original Score
- Vicente Sánchez
- Original Title
- Yerma
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Artimagen Producciones
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pilar Távora
Pilar Távora, Federico García Lorca, José Luis Garci
Vicente Sánchez
Acácio de Almeida
Department Leadership Roster
Pilar Távora
Director
Pilar Távora
Writer
Federico García Lorca
Writer
José Luis Garci
Writer
Vicente Sánchez
Original Music Composer
Acácio de Almeida
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Yerma
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Yerma about?
Yerma is desperate to have children, so when a psychic advises her to look outside her marriage to conceive, what can she say but yes?
Who directed Yerma?
Yerma was directed by Pilar Távora.
Who stars in Yerma?
The principal cast of Yerma includes Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Juan Diego, Irene Papas, Jesús Cabrero, Mercedes Bernal.
When was Yerma released and how long is it?
Yerma was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Yerma?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Yerma was composed by Vicente Sánchez.