El amor brujo
Synopsis
In a Gypsy village, the fathers of Candela and José promise their children to each other. Years later, the unfaithful José marries Candela but while defending his lover Lucía in a brawl, he is stabbed to death. Carmelo, who secretly loves Candela since he was a boy, is arrested while helping José and unfairly sent to prison. Four years later he is released and declares his love for Candela. However, the woman is cursed by a bewitched love and every night she goes to the place where José died to dance with his ghost.
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Cristina Hoyos y Antonio Gades en 'El amor brujo' (Antonio Gades, 1986)
Type: Clip • Published 2023-06-13
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Antonio Gades
Carmelo
Cristina Hoyos
Candela
Laura del Sol
Lucía
Juan Antonio Jiménez
José
Emma Penella
Tía Rosario
La Polaca
Pastora
Rocío Jurado
Herself (voice)
Gómez de Jerez
El Lobo / Cantaor
Enrique Ortega
Jose's Father
Diego Pantoja
Candela's Father
Giovana
Rocío
Candy Román
Chulo
Maria Campano
Mari
Manolo Sevilla
Cantaor
Antonio Solera
Guitarrist
Manuel Rodríguez
Guitarrist
Juan Manuel Roldán
Guitarrist
José Luis Luna
Bailaor
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Saura
- Screenplay & Story
- Carlos Saura, Antonio Gades, María de la O Lejárraga García
- Original Score
- Manuel de Falla
- Original Title
- El amor brujo
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Emiliano Piedra P.C., Emiliano Piedra
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Saura
Carlos Saura, Antonio Gades, María de la O Lejárraga García
Manuel de Falla
Teo Escamilla
Pedro del Rey
Emiliano Piedra
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Saura
Director
Carlos Saura
Writer
Antonio Gades
Writer
Emiliano Piedra
Producer
Pedro del Rey
Editor
Gerardo Vera
Production Design
Teo Escamilla
Director of Photography
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What is El amor brujo about?
In a Gypsy village, the fathers of Candela and José promise their children to each other. Years later, the unfaithful José marries Candela but while defending his lover Lucía in a brawl, he is stabbed to death. Carmelo, who secretly loves Candela since he was a boy, is arrested while helping José and unfairly sent to prison. Four years later he is released and declares his love for Candela. However, the woman is cursed by a bewitched love and every night she goes to the place where José died to dance with his ghost.
Who directed El amor brujo?
El amor brujo was directed by Carlos Saura.
Who stars in El amor brujo?
The principal cast of El amor brujo includes Antonio Gades, Cristina Hoyos, Laura del Sol, Juan Antonio Jiménez, Emma Penella.
When was El amor brujo released and how long is it?
El amor brujo was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for El amor brujo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for El amor brujo was composed by Manuel de Falla.