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Plot

Set in a

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village in 1953, the plot follows the romantic relationship between Sor Consuelo, a nun, and Don Augusto Aixelá, a womanizing local landholder. The entry of the

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guerrilla on the scene disrupts the plight of Consuelo.

Cast

Production

A joint Spanish-French-Italian co-production, the film was produced by GONA alongside Oberon Cinematográfica, Babe and Kairòs. Shooting began on 11 August 2003 and wrapped in October 2003. Shooting locations included Barcelona and neighbouring villages.

Release

Penned by Eduardo Mendoza and Jaime Chávarri, the screenplay is an adaptation of the 1992 novel of the same name authored by the former. The film screened in April 2004 at the

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's main competition. Distributed by United International Pictures, it was theatrically released in Spain on 28 April 2004.

Accolades

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Informational notes

References

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