La Celestina

La Celestina

1996 · 92 min · ES · 4.9 (36 votes)
Dir. Gerardo Vera · Starring Penélope Cruz, Terele Pávez, Juan Diego Botto, Maribel Verdú, Jordi Mollà, Nathalie Seseña
Drama

The young nobleman Calisto falls in love with Melibea, the daughter of a rich merchant. Calisto's servant Sempronio suggests they get the sorceress Celestina to further the romance. However Calisto's other servant Parmeno is suspicious of Celestina, as he knows about her tricks.

VIBE

A lush, operatic tragedy of obsessive desire and fatal manipulation. This film feels like a fever dream of doomed romance, where passion and greed collide with devastating consequences. It's a visually rich, intense experience that lingers long after the credits roll.

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