Yerma (1998 film)
1998 Spanish film
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Yerma is a 1998 Spanish drama film directed and written by Pilar Távora which stars Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, alongside Juan Diego and Irene Papas. It is an adaptation of the play of the same name by Federico García Lorca.
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| Yerma | |
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| Directed by | Pilar Távora |
| Screenplay by | Pilar Távora |
| Based on | Yerma by Federico García Lorca |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Acácio de Almeida |
| Edited by | Pilar Távora |
| Music by | Vicente Sanchís |
Production company | Artimagen Producciones |
| Distributed by | Columbia TriStar Films de España |
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| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
| Budget | 250 million ₧ |
| Box office | 44 million ₧ |
Plot
A tragedy set in rural Andalusia, the plot follows the plight of a childless woman obsessed with the prospect of having offspring, torn between hopefulness and desperation.[1]
Cast
- Aitana Sánchez-Gijón as Yerma[2]
- Juan Diego as Juan[2]
- Irene Papas as Vieja[2]
- Mercedes Bernal as María[2]
- Jesús Cabrero as Víctor[2]
- María Galiana as Dolores[3]
- Ana Fernández as Lavandera[3]
Production
Release
The film screened at the 1998 San Sebastián Film Festival as well as in Puerto Rico and Chicago.[6] It was domestically distributed by Columbia Tri-Star Films de España S.A.[7] Despite the regional support from the Andalusian regional administration, the film did not fare well at the box office,[8] grossing around 44 million ₧ (80,000 admissions) against a 250 million ₧ budget.[9]
