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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 o...

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Corporate Authors: GEA Cinematografica S.A, First Run/Icarus Films, ASSAI Communications (Firm), Screening 22 Films (Firm)
Other Authors: Bemberg, Maria Luisa, Stantic, Lita, Larreta, Antonio, 1922-, Serna, Assumpta, 1957-, Sanda, Dominique, 1948-, Alterio, Héctor, 1929-, Murúa, Lautaro, 1927-, Segado, Alberto, Caicedo, Franklin, Araujo, Gracielo, Paz, Octavio, 1914-1998
Format: Video DVD
Language:Spanish
Language Notes:Spanish dialogue with English subtitles.
Published: New York : First Run Features, [2003]
Subjects:
Juana Inés de la Cruz, > Sister, > 1651-1695 > Drama.
Authors, Mexican > 17th century > Drama.
Nuns > Mexico > Drama.
Lesbians > Mexico > Drama.
Motion pictures, Argentine.
Foreign films.
Biographical films.
Feature films.
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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.
Item Description:Originally produced as a motion picture in 1990.
Based on: Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, o, Las trampas de la fe de Octavio Paz.
A foreign film (Argentina)
Full screen presentation.
Special features include photo gallery and trailer gallery.
Videorecording.
Physical Description:1 videodisc (107 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
Format:DVD.
Audience:Not rated.
Awards:Premios ACE, Best Actress, Assumpta Serna.
Production Credits:Director of photography, Felix Monti ; editor, Juan Carlos Macias ; music, Luis Maria Serra ; costumes, Graciela Galan.