Mararía (1998)
Release Year: 1998
Nation: Spain
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: Antonio José Betancor
Writer: Antonio José Betancor, Carlos Álvarez, Rafael Arozarena
Production & Genre
Producer: N/A
Companies: Cinetel, Filmigranas, Madrid Film S.A., Panavision UK, Reyes Abades
Genre: Drama
Budget: N/A
Keywords
Keywords: based on novel, doctor, female frontal nudity, female full frontal nudity, female nudity, female rear nudity, love, spanish civil war
Story
Dr. Fermín (Carmelo Gómez), a Basque doctor, arrives on Lanzarote island and falls silently in love with the local beauty Mararía (Goya Toledo). Their relationship is disrupted when an Englishman named Beltrahn (Iain Glen) appears, captivating Mararía's heart. Fermín becomes consumed by jealousy, leading him to take drastic actions that ultimately transform his character.
Summary
Mararía (1998), directed by Antonio José Betancor, is a drama film based on the novel of the same name. Set primarily on Lanzarote island, the story revolves around Fermín, a Basque doctor who becomes involved in a love triangle with Mararía and an Englishman named Beltrahn. The narrative explores themes of love, jealousy, and transformation, set against the backdrop of post-Spanish Civil War Spain.
