The Red Virgin (2011): Cast & Plot
The Red Virgin is a 2011 short drama directed by Sheila Pye, starring Ainara Nieto as Younger Hildegart, Maribel Verdú and Ivana Baquero. It runs 17 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 17 min
- Director
- Sheila Pye
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Red Virgin About?
The premise of The Red Virgin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in early‑20th‑century Spain, the film follows Hildegart, a brilliant young woman groomed by her mother Aurora as the centerpiece of a social experiment to create the world’s first truly free woman and a visionary leader. Aurora dotes on her daughter, but as Hildegart matures and seeks independence, she must break away from the controlling nest of the mother who raised her.
The Red Virgin Cast & Characters
Ainara Nieto leads the cast as Younger Hildegart, with Maribel Verdú as Aurora Rodríguez and Ivana Baquero as Hildegart Rodríguez. Directed by Sheila Pye; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Sheila Pye
- Ainara Nieto as Younger Hildegart
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Maribel Verdú as Aurora Rodríguez - Ivana Baquero as Hildegart Rodríguez
- Julio Perillán as Havelock Ellis
Also Starring in The Red Virgin
· 3 more- Carlos Bravo Gregorio Marañón
- Teresa Mencía Midwife
- Arancha de Juan Rosa
More from Sheila Pye
One more film directed by Sheila Pye: The Young Arsonists.
The Red Virgin Plot Summary
What happens in The Red Virgin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Set against the 1931 Madrid moment—the dawn of the Second Spanish Republic—a wealthy woman, Aurora Rodríguez, shapes her daughter’s life with unwavering control. After a union with a clergyman, she conceives Hildegart Rodríguez and then homeschools and mentors her, crafting a prodigy who she believes can, through intellect and action, change the world. The home they share is refined and protected, with a devoted maid nearby, while Hildegart’s talents quickly bloom into writing, public speaking, and a keen awareness of social issues that buoy her ambitions.
Full summary
The whole story of The Red Virgin, scene by scene
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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What is the name of Aurora Rodríguez's daughter, whom she grooms to become a prodigy?
The Red Virgin Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “La virgen roja” and “The Red Virgin: The Triple Arts of Love”.
- Also known as
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- La virgen roja
- The Red Virgin: The Triple Arts of Love
- Fight and Murder
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The Red Virgin FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Red Virgin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Red Virgin?
The Red Virgin runs 17 minutes.
When was The Red Virgin released?
The Red Virgin was released on September 18, 2011.
Who directed The Red Virgin?
The Red Virgin was directed by Sheila Pye.
More films by Sheila Pye Who is in the cast of The Red Virgin?
The Red Virgin stars Ainara Nieto as Younger Hildegart, Maribel Verdú as Aurora Rodríguez and Ivana Baquero as Hildegart Rodríguez, among 7 credited actors.
Does The Red Virgin have a post-credit scene?
No. The Red Virgin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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