The Wanton of Spain
1969 film
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The Wanton of Spain (Spanish: La Celestina) is a 1969 drama film directed by and written César Fernández Ardavín[2] based on the work by Fernando de Rojas. It stars Julián Mateos, Elisa Ramírez, and Amelia de la Torre.
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| Spanish | La Celestina |
| Directed by | César Fernández Ardavín |
| Screenplay by | César Fernández Ardavín |
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| Cinematography | Raúl Pérez Cubero |
| Edited by | Petra de Nieva |
| Music by | Ángel Arteaga |
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Running time | 123 minutes |
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| Language | Spanish |
| Budget | 13.9 million ₧[1] |
Cast
- Julián Mateos as Calisto[3]
- Elisa Ramírez as Melibea[1]
- Amelia de la Torre as Celestina[1]
- Hugo Blanco as Centurio[1]
- Gonzalo Cañas as Pármeno[1]
- Heidelotte Diehl as Areúsa[1]
- Eva Guerr as Lucrecia[1]
- Eva Lissa as Alisa[1]
- Antonio Mancho as Sosia[1]
- Antonio Medina as Sempronio[1]
- Uschi Mellin as Elicia[1]
- Konrad Wagner as Pleberio[1]
Release
The film premiered on 6 April 1969.[1] It was also entered into the 6th Moscow International Film Festival.[4]
Reception
The film was selected as the Spanish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 42nd Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.[5]
