Blood Wedding (Bodas De Sangre)

BB.5

(out of 5)

The famous play by Federico Garcia Lorca is taken by Carlos Saura and set to flamenco music with almost successful results. The complex play, essentially about two lovers during the Spanish Civil War who are unable to be together because of various circumstances, has been pared down to a minimal performance by a dance group who perform beautifully. Saura employs a flat, uninteresting look that constantly undermines the richly beautiful music but dance enthusiasts will enjoy it, while admirers of Lorca’s might not.

Emiliano Piedra

Spain/France, 1981

Directed by Carlos Saura

Screenplay by Antonio Gades, Alfred Manas, Carlos Saura, based on the play by Federico García Lorca

Cinematography by Teo Escamilla

Produced by Emiliano Piedra

Music by Emilio de Diego

Production Design by Rafael Palmero

Film Editing by Pablo G. del Amo

Toronto International Film Festival 1981

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