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El derecho de gozar
A beautiful woman is married to a film director. Despite the apparent happiness of the marriage, she has an affair with a young womanizer, and flirts with a screenwriter. During the filming of a film directed by her husband, two actresses are mysteriously murdered.
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Plot Summary
In Franco-era Spain, a young man dreams of a more liberated life and sexual freedom, contrasting with the strict societal norms. He navigates relationships and societal expectations, often finding himself in humorous and awkward situations as he seeks to understand love and desire.
Critical Reception
This Spanish comedy from the late 1960s explores themes of sexual liberation and societal constraints within the context of its time. While not a major critical darling, it reflected a certain undercurrent of changing attitudes and was a product of its era's popular cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Captures the societal tensions of its time regarding sexuality.
Features a lighthearted comedic approach to serious themes.
A product of Spanish cinema during a period of significant social change.
Google audience: Audience reception information for this film is not widely available.
Fun Fact
The film was directed by Amando de Ossorio, who later became more widely known for his horror films, particularly his 'Blind Dead' series.
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