Violeta
Synopsis
Violeta is a Cuban prostitute who tells her tempestuous life story to a young male journalist. Her first lover was a revolutionary killed by government soldiers. She fled to New York, where she had an affair with a famous American actor. After he gets her pregnant and dumps her, she sells her story to the tabloids in revenge. The revenge escalates - he has his friends rape her, and she slashes his face, putting an end to his career. Back in Cuba, the older Violeta relies on foreign customers to make ends meet.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alberto Cortés Calderón
- Original Title
- Violeta
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
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Alberto Cortés Calderón
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What is Violeta about?
Violeta is a Cuban prostitute who tells her tempestuous life story to a young male journalist. Her first lover was a revolutionary killed by government soldiers. She fled to New York, where she had an affair with a famous American actor. After he gets her pregnant and dumps her, she sells her story to the tabloids in revenge. The revenge escalates - he has his friends rape her, and she slashes his face, putting an end to his career. Back in Cuba, the older Violeta relies on foreign customers to make ends meet.
Who directed Violeta?
Violeta was directed by Alberto Cortés Calderón.
Who stars in Violeta?
The principal cast of Violeta includes Blanca Guerra, Reynaldo Leon, Katia Elnecave, Enrique Lizalde.
When was Violeta released and how long is it?
Violeta was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.