Manina, the Lighthouse-Keeper's Daughter
Manina, the Lighthouse-Keeper's Daughter

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Manina, the Lighthouse-Keeper's Daughter

1952
Movie
86 min
French

Gerard, a 25-year-old student, decides to find a treasure Troilus lost in the sea after the Peloponnesian War. His meeting with Manina jeopardises his plans of finding the treasure.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Emilio FernándezGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

Manina, the spirited daughter of a lighthouse keeper, lives a solitary life on a remote island. Her world is disrupted by the arrival of a handsome newcomer, a pilot who crash-lands nearby. As they develop a deep connection, their idyllic existence is threatened by the harsh realities of the outside world and the possessive nature of the lighthouse keeper.

Critical Reception

The film is a relatively obscure melodrama, notable primarily for its exotic setting and the presence of Spanish star Lola Flores. Critical reception was generally lukewarm, with some acknowledging its visual beauty and emotional intensity, while others found its plot predictable and overly sentimental. It is not widely discussed in major film criticism.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated for its picturesque island setting and melodramatic flair.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and excessive sentimentality.

  • Lola Flores's performance is often cited as a highlight.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Canary Islands, which provided a dramatic and visually striking backdrop for the story.

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