Summaries

In 1840's Buenos Aires, Argentina, a beautiful young socialite named Camila falls in love with Ladislao, a Jesuit priest. After several failed attempts at fighting his own feelings, he ultimately succumbs to her. The two later escape to a far off, secluded village where they assume new identities as husband and wife and begin running a children's school. After several months of relative happiness, the couple's identity is discovered by a local priest. Under moralistic pressure from both Camila's family and the Catholic church the authorities apprehend the lovers, and imprison them for sacrilege.—<[email protected]>

In Buenos Aires of the 1840's, a young Jesuit and a wealthy socialite fall in love and begin a torrid affair. They escape from the city, and, in disguise, set up house in a village, assuming they are safe and beyond the cares of anyone. However, both the church and Camila's family are enraged, vowing to hunt down the lovers for a capital crime. Based on a true story.—<[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • character name as title
  • period drama
  • forename as title
  • feminist film
  • jesuit
Genres
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date May 16, 1984
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) R
Countries of origin Argentina Spain
Language Spanish
Filming locations Chascomús, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina.
Production companies Impala GEA Producciones

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 47m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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