Apolinar
Tancredo, a poor man, is in love with a rich girl, who does not return his feelings. One day when she is bathing in a river, a flood sweeps her away and Tancredo is unable to save her. Mad with grief, he steals the sun. The gods call Apolinar to restore light to the earth, but he is obstructed by the magician of darkness, until by means of a telescope he is able to send a bag of light to Tancredo, now grown old. Tancredo goes to the seashore and opens the bag of light as an offering to his beloved, whereupon the sun returns to the earth.
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Plot Summary
In 19th-century Spain, a young woman named Apolinar escapes a convent and embarks on a journey filled with sexual awakening and encounters with various men. She navigates societal constraints and her own desires, leading to a series of dramatic and often harsh experiences.
Critical Reception
Apolinar is a controversial and provocative film that explores themes of female sexuality, repression, and the hypocrisy of religious institutions. While noted for its bold approach and Aranda's directorial style, it often polarized audiences and critics.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its daring exploration of taboo subjects.
- Criticized for its explicit content and bleak portrayal of women's lives.
- Seen as a significant, albeit unsettling, work in Spanish cinema.
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Fun Fact
The film was initially met with significant censorship issues in Spain due to its explicit sexual content and themes.
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