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The House of Bernarda Alba (1987): Cast

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The House of Bernarda Alba is a 1987 drama directed by Mario Camus, starring Irene Gutiérrez Caba as Bernarda Alba, Ana Belén and Florinda Chico. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.

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The House of Bernarda Alba (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Mario Camus
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The House of Bernarda Alba About?

The premise of The House of Bernarda Alba without spoilers.

After the death of her husband Bernarda Alba puts her daughters under a rigurous mourning which does not even allow them to leave the house.

The House of Bernarda Alba Themes & Keywords

· 18 tags
  • house
  • death
  • mourning
  • tragedy
  • tradition
  • suicide
  • stepsister
  • reputation
  • oppression
  • mother daughter relationship
  • jealousy
  • illicit affair
+6 more
  • domineering mother
  • death of husband
  • authoritarianism
  • death of father
  • based on play
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

The House of Bernarda Alba Cast & Characters

Irene Gutiérrez Caba leads the cast as Bernarda Alba, with Ana Belén as Adela and Florinda Chico as Poncia. Directed by Mario Camus; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Mario Camus

More films directed by Mario Camus: El prado de las estrellas, The Color of the Clouds, Suburbs and Shadows in a Conflict.

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The House of Bernarda Alba Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “籠中的女兒” and “Bernarda Albas Haus”.

Also known as
  • 籠中的女兒
  • Bernarda Albas Haus
  • 笼中的女儿

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The House of Bernarda Alba FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The House of Bernarda Alba, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The House of Bernarda Alba?

The House of Bernarda Alba runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was The House of Bernarda Alba released?

The House of Bernarda Alba was released on April 3, 1987.

Who directed The House of Bernarda Alba?

The House of Bernarda Alba was directed by Mario Camus.

More films by Mario Camus

Who is in the cast of The House of Bernarda Alba?

The House of Bernarda Alba stars Irene Gutiérrez Caba as Bernarda Alba, Ana Belén as Adela and Florinda Chico as Poncia, among 14 credited actors.

Does The House of Bernarda Alba have a post-credit scene?

No. The House of Bernarda Alba has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The House of Bernarda Alba in?

The original language of The House of Bernarda Alba is Spanish.

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