Yerma
1998 · Movie · 106 min. · Spain
Absorbing Spanish drama concerns Yerma, a woman despondent over her inability to get pregnant. After discussing her problem with a friend, Yerma becomes convinced that her husband is the reason that she cannot conceive. Her increasing desperation tempts her to seduce the village shepherd. But when she is unable to go through with the tryst, Yerma swiftly descends into madness.
Direction Pilar Távora
Cast Aitana Sánchez-Gijón · Juan Diego · Irene Papas · Jesús Cabrero · Mercedes Bernal · María Galiana
Soundtrack Vicente Sanchís · Vicente Sánchez
Screenplay Pilar Távora · Federico García Lorca
Cinematography Acácio de Almeida
Original title Yerma
5.4
866 votes (FilmAffinity)
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