Wuthering Heights

Wuthering Heights

1954 · 91 min · ES · 6.2 (38 votes)
Dir. Luis Buñuel · Starring Irasema Dilián, Jorge Mistral, Lilia Prado, Ernesto Alonso, Francisco Reiguera, Hortensia Santoveña

“Adaptation of Emily Bronte's classic novel.”

DramaRomance

In 19th-century Mexico, young orphan Alejandro is adopted by the wealthy, landowning Earnshaw family and moves into their estate, Wuthering Heights. Soon, the new resident falls for his compassionate foster sister, Catalina. The two share a remarkable bond that seems unbreakable until Catalina, feeling the pressure of social convention, suppresses her feelings and marries Eduardo, a man of means who befits her stature. Alejandro vows to win her back.

VIBE

A tempestuous, brooding atmosphere hangs heavy over this tale of obsessive, destructive love. Expect intense stares, simmering resentments, and a palpable sense of doom. It’s a passionate, yet ultimately tragic, exploration of desire and its devastating consequences.

broodingpassionatemelancholicintenseslow-burnGothic romanceperiod dramaoperaticforbidden loveobsessionrevengesocial class
gambling debtcemeteryabusive fatherlove-hate relationshiprevengedebtdeathbeddeath of wifeunhappy marriage