The House of Bernarda Alba (1991)
A domineering,reclusive, and ostentatiously pious widow in a small Spanish town keeps such close watch on her daughters that they are unable to have normal social lives. However, the eldest is allowed to become engaged to an unprincipled young man, primarily for the financial advantages it will bring the mother, Bernarda. Jealousy and envy ensues among the other daughters.
Directors:
Stuart Burge, Núria Espert.
Writer:
Robert David MacDonald
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Glenda Jackson as Bernarda |
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Joan Plowright as Poncia |
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Patricia Hayes as Mara Josefa |
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Deborah Findlay as Martirio |
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Suzanna Hamilton as Amelia |
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Gillian Hanna as Maid |
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Emer McCourt as Beggar |
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Pauline Melville as Prudencia |
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Mary Maddox as Magdelana |
| Writing | Robert David MacDonald | Screenplay |
| Production | Stephen Phillips | Producer |
| Production | Andrew Holmes | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Carlos Miranda | Music |
| Camera | Simon Kossoff | Director of Photography |
| Editing | David Gasson | Editor |
| Art | Ezio Frigerio | Production Design |
| Art | Mark Raggett | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Franca Squarciapino | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Elizabeth Moss | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | Simon Hayter | Sound |
| Directing | Stuart Burge | Director |
| Directing | Núria Espert | Director |
| Writing | Federico García Lorca | Writer |