Blood Wedding
Bodas de sangre
Synopsis
A dance troupe prepares for and completes a dress rehearsal of Federico García Lorca's tragic play "Blood Wedding," which is about a bride who runs away from her wedding with a former boyfriend.
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Antonio Gades
Leonardo
Cristina Hoyos
Bride
Juan Antonio Jiménez
Groom
Pilar Cárdenas
Mother
Carmen Villena
Wife
Elvira Andrés
Wedding Guest
Compañía Antonio Gades
Dancers
El Güito
Lario Díaz
Enrique Esteve
Azucena Flores
Cristina Gombau
Marisa Neila
Antonio Quintana
Quico Franco
Candy Román
José Mercé
Cantaor
Gómez de Jerez
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 25, 1981
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Carlos Saura
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonio Gades, Carlos Saura, Alfredo Mañas, Federico García Lorca
- Original Score
- Emilio de Diego
- Original Title
- Bodas de sangre
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Production Studios
- Emiliano Piedra P.C., Emiliano Piedra
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Carlos Saura
Antonio Gades, Carlos Saura, Alfredo Mañas, Federico García Lorca
Emilio de Diego
Teo Escamilla
Pablo G. del Amo
Emiliano Piedra
Department Leadership Roster
Antonio Gades
Writer
Emilio de Diego
Original Music Composer
Francisco Nieva
Costume Design
Carlos Saura
Writer
Carlos Saura
Director
Emiliano Piedra
Producer
Pablo G. del Amo
Editor
Alfredo Mañas
Writer
Teo Escamilla
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blood Wedding
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What is Blood Wedding about?
A dance troupe prepares for and completes a dress rehearsal of Federico García Lorca's tragic play "Blood Wedding," which is about a bride who runs away from her wedding with a former boyfriend.
Who directed Blood Wedding?
Blood Wedding was directed by Carlos Saura.
Who stars in Blood Wedding?
The principal cast of Blood Wedding includes Antonio Gades, Cristina Hoyos, Juan Antonio Jiménez, Pilar Cárdenas, Carmen Villena.
When was Blood Wedding released and how long is it?
Blood Wedding was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for Blood Wedding?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Blood Wedding was composed by Emilio de Diego.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blood Wedding?
Blood Wedding holds official age classifications: FR: TP.