| Description |
1 DVD (107 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
digital |
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optical |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| System Details |
DVD. |
| Cast |
Assumpta Serna, Dominique Sanda, Hector Alterio, Lautaro Murua, Alberto Segado, Franklin Caicedo, Graciela Araujo, Hugo Soto, Gerardo Romano, Margara Alonso, Lidia Catalano, Margarita Padin. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Felix Monti ; music, Luis Maria Serra. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1990. |
| Summary |
This historical drama tells the story of Juana Inés de la Cruz, one of the greatest poets of the Spanish Siglo de Oro. In order to pursue her passion for writing, Juana enters the convent. There, she develops an intimate relationship with the vicereine, who inspires her poetry. But when the forces of the Inquisition invade the convent, the women have only each other to turn to. |
| Language |
In Spanish with English subtitles. |
| Subject |
Juana Inés de la Cruz, Sister, 1651-1695 -- Drama.
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Juana Inés de la Cruz, Sister, 1651-1695. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Subject |
Authors, Mexican -- 17th century -- Drama.
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Authors, Mexican. |
| Chronological Term |
17th century |
| Subject |
Nuns -- Mexico -- Drama.
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Nuns. |
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Mexico. |
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Lesbians -- Mexico -- Drama.
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Lesbians. |
| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Biographical films.
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Biographical films.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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| Subject |
Lesbians. |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Added Author |
Bemberg, Maria Luisa, director, screenwriter.
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Stantic, Lita, producer.
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Larreta, Antonio, 1922-2015, screenwriter.
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Serna, Assumpta, 1957- actor.
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Sanda, Dominique, 1948- actor.
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Alterio, Héctor, 1929- actor.
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Murúa, Lautaro, 1926-1995, actor.
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Segado, Alberto, actor.
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Caicedo, Franklin, 1928- actor.
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Araujo, Graciela, actor.
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Soto, Hugo, -1994, actor.
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Romano, Gerardo, 1946- actor.
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Alonso, Márgara, actor.
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Catalano, Lidia, actor.
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Padín, Margarita, 1910-1993, actor.
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Serra, Luis María, composer.
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Paz, Octavio, 1914-1998.
Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz.
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First Run/Icarus Films.
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ASSAI Communications (Firm)
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Screening 22 Films (Firm)
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GEA Cinematografica S.A.
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| Added Title |
I, the worst of all |
| Standard No. |
720229910545 |
| Music No. |
FRF9105450 First Run Features |
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