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The Red Virgin (2024): Cast, Box Office & Ending

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The Red Virgin is a 2024 mystery film directed by Paula Ortiz, starring Patrick Criado as Abel Velilla, Najwa Nimri and Jorge Usón. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $1.3 million worldwide. It earned 6 award nominations, including Best Director at the Premios Feroz 2025.

worldwide gross
$1.3M
award nominations
6
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The Red Virgin (2024) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 54m (114 min)
Director
Paula Ortiz
Genre
Mystery
Original language
European spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Red Virgin About?

The premise of The Red Virgin without spoilers. The whole story and the ending explained are in the plot summary further down.

Hildegart Rodríguez is raised by her mother, Aurora, with the ambition of becoming a leading intellectual in Spain during the 1930s, specializing in female sexuality. As an 18-year-old, she begins to experience personal freedom and meets Abel Velilla, who encourages her to explore new emotional experiences.

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Cast & crew

The Red Virgin Cast & Characters

Patrick Criado leads the cast as Abel Velilla, with Najwa Nimri as Aurora Rodríguez and Jorge Usón as Miguel. Directed by Paula Ortiz; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Paula Ortiz

More films directed by Paula Ortiz, best-rated first: Across the River and Into the Trees, Teresa, El asfalto and En casa: Así de fácil.

Full filmography
Plot

The Red Virgin Plot Summary & Ending Explained

What happens in The Red Virgin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events and the ending explained. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

An affluent woman, Aurora Rodríguez, finds herself entangled in a clandestine affair with a clergyman, leading to the birth of her daughter Hildegart. From a tender age, Aurora takes it upon herself to homeschool and meticulously groom Hildegart into a prodigious talent, hoping she will be a force for change in the world.

Set against the politically charged backdrop of 1931 Madrid, this poignant tale unfolds with the proclamation of the Second Spanish Republic. As the daughter, Hildegart Velilla, played by Patrick Criado, matures into a bright and capable teenager, she accompanies her mother to the editorial office of a newspaper. Here, they endeavor to get Hildegart’s groundbreaking piece on female sexuality published. The task isn’t easy and hinges on convincing the editor, Guzmán, of the authenticity of Hildegart’s work.

Full summary

The whole story of The Red Virgin, scene by scene, with the ending explained

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Box office

The Red Virgin Box Office

The Red Virgin grossed $1.3 million worldwide.

2024 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.3M

International
$1.3M
Awards

The Red Virgin Awards & Nominations

The Red Virgin earned 6 award nominations, including Best Director at the Premios Feroz 2025.

6 nominations1 ceremony

Videos

The Red Virgin Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Red Virgin.

Trailer [Subtitled]
Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Red Virgin?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who is the mother of Hildegart?

Details

The Red Virgin Also Known As

28 alternative titles, including “Hildegart” and “Kızıl Bakire”.

Also known as
  • Hildegart
  • Kızıl Bakire
  • La verge roja
  • Красная дева
  • Czerwona dziewica
  • レッド・バージン
  • Hildegard - La vergine rossa
  • A vörös szűz
  • Die rote Jungfrau
  • La vierge rouge
  • A Virgem Vermelha
  • レッド・バージン
+16 more
  • Hildegart : La virgen roja
  • 红色圣女
  • ฮิลเดการ์ต: ดรุณีสีชาด
  • 紅聖女, წითელი ქალწული
  • 붉은 처녀
  • Hildegart - La vergine rossa
  • Η Κόκκινη Παρθένα
  • مأساة (هيلديغارت)
  • Birjina Gorria
  • Rudá panna
  • A virxe vermella
  • הבתולה האדומה
  • द रेड वर्जिन
  • Perawan Merah
  • Fecioara roșie
  • 红色处女

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FAQ

The Red Virgin FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, awards, post-credit scenes and language of The Red Virgin, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Red Virgin?

The Red Virgin runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).

When was The Red Virgin released?

The Red Virgin was released on December 5, 2024.

Who directed The Red Virgin?

The Red Virgin was directed by Paula Ortiz.

More films by Paula Ortiz

Who is in the cast of The Red Virgin?

The Red Virgin stars Patrick Criado as Abel Velilla, Najwa Nimri as Aurora Rodríguez and Jorge Usón as Miguel, among 4 credited actors.

How much did The Red Virgin make at the box office?

The Red Virgin grossed $1.3 million worldwide.

Was The Red Virgin nominated for any awards?

The Red Virgin received 6 nominations across 1 ceremony.

Does The Red Virgin have a post-credit scene?

No. The Red Virgin has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Red Virgin in?

The original language of The Red Virgin is European spanish.

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