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The Red Virgin (2011)
Director: Sheila Pye
Cast: Ivana Baquero, Maribel Verdú, Ainara Nieto, Arancha de Juan
7.3Runtime17 min
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Spain, early 20th century. Hildegart is raised and educated by his mother Aurora as the subject of a social experiment, to be the first truly free woman in the world, the one who will lead humanity into a new era; and, in order to achieve this goal, is insanely loved… until the moment when she becomes a young and gifted woman and actually tries to fly freely, away from the oppressive nest of her creator and guardian.
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The Red Virgin (2011), directed by Sheila Pye, is a critically acclaimed drama that has received a 7.3/10 rating on IMDb. The film explores the story of Hildegart, who is raised by her mother Aurora as the subject of a social experiment to become the first truly free woman in the world. The film's reception indicates it has resonated with audiences as a thought-provoking exploration of freedom and societal pressures.
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Fans of thought-provoking historical dramas will appreciate the compelling examination of personal freedom and social experimentation in The Red Virgin, directed by Sheila Pye in 2011 and featuring standout performances from Ivana Baquero, Maribel Verdú, and Ainara Nieto.
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The Red Virgin is a 2024 biographical drama film directed by Paula Ortiz from a screenplay by Eduard Sola and Clara Roquet. It stars Najwa Nimri and Alba Planas as respectively Aurora and Hildegart Rodríguez. Set during the Second Spanish Republic and based on a real-life story, the plot follows the tortuous relationship between a child prodigy, pundit on female sexuality and lodestar of sexual revolution (Planas) and her obsessive mother (Nimri), who groomed her and keeps her under a tight grip. Patrick Criado, Aixa Villagrán, and Pepe Viyuela appear in supporting roles.
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