Tristana
“Somewhere between the innocent girl and the not so innocent mistress is the bizarre, sensuous story of Tristana”
Drama
As a young woman, Tristana is orphaned and taken under the guardianship of Don Lope, a respected member of the community, who takes advantage of his innocent charge. When Tristana falls in love with artist Horacio, she must learn to be more assertive in order to achieve independence from her nefarious guardian, or her blossoming relationship with Horatio is doomed.
VIBE
A suffocatingly beautiful period piece. It feels like a slow, inevitable descent into despair, draped in opulent visuals and operatic performances. The weight of societal expectation and personal tragedy hangs heavy in the air.
melancholicoppressivetragicsomberslow-burnperiod dramaarthouseoperaticmelodramaticcontrolindependenceunrequited loveexploitation
amputationwedding nighttumormarriage of convenienceunrequited loveorphanmaidstrokeplaying pianodeath of husbandsocialistscrutches
