A wedding night. A murder. A vow of revenge sung in blood and flamenco.
In the mid nineteenth century, flamenco singing and dancing bring together their most loyal fans in a tablao in Andalusia where Rosarillo, an attractive singer unleashes the passions of his audience. On her wedding night, while the gypsy sings from deep emotion of her heart, her husband is murdered. Her feelings will be truncated at once, and in front of all those present, she swears revenge.
Acting
Imperio Argentina's volcanic screen presence.
Director
Antonio Momplet
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Imperio Argentina was Spain's biggest musical star; this was her attempt at serious dramatic legitimacy in a declining career.
Director Antonio Momplet had fled Franco's censorship but returned to make this—ironically, the regime loved its traditionalist Spanish imagery despite the dark content.
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