Province of Valencia, Spain, 19th century. Tonet lives an intense love story with Neleta, whom he has known since childhood, but is forced to leave her to serve in the war in Cuba.
Cinematography
Lush Albufera wetlands shot like a fever dream.
Score
Melodramatic strings that refuse to quit.
Costume
Authentic 19th-century Valencian dress details.
Director
Juan de Orduña
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Vicente Blasco Ibáñez's novel, part of his 'Costumbrismo valenciano' movement celebrating regional identity during a era of centralized Spanish nationalism.
Delia Scala was already a massive Italian star—her casting was pure box-office insurance, and she reportedly hated the dubbing.
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