Synopsis

​ Carmelo loves Candela, but Candela is in an arranged marriage with Jose. However, José falls in love with the adulteress Lucia and dies defending her honor. Carmelo is mistaken for Jose's murderer and is arrested and imprisoned. The final film in Saura's “Flamenco Trilogy” tells the story of the conflicting loves of four gypsy men and women. It was choreographed by world-renowned Spanish flamenco dancer and choreographer Maria Fages.

Program Note

​ This work tells a tragic love story set in a Roma area of Andalusia. Saura explores eternal themes that have always captivated audiences, including ghosts, magic, and fantasy, through the rich tapestry of Andalusian culture, dance, and music. Antonio Gades, a legendary dancer who continued collaborating with the director until Tango, takes on the lead role of Carmelo, who courageously attempts to liberate his beloved woman from a spell despite facing false accusations and imprisonment. The film's flamenco elegance reaches its pinnacle as Carmelo and Candela (played by Christina Hoyos) perform a duet dance. (Lee Nara)

Director

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  • Carlos Saura
  • Carlos Saura was born in 1932 in Huesca, Spain. While working as a professional photographer, he studied film at the Film Institute in Madrid in 1952. He made his directorial debut with The Delinquents in 1960 and started gaining attention with his third film, La Caza (The Hunt). After the fall of the Franco regime, he emerged as a leading director in Spain, known for his flamenco trilogy, which he directed in collaboration with dancer and choreographer Antonio Gades. His films in the flamenco trilogy earned him international acclaim.