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Yerma (1998 film)

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'Yerma' is a 1998 Spanish drama film directed and written by Pilar Tvora which stars Aitana Snchez-Gijn, alongside Juan Diego and Irene Papas. It is an adaptation of the play of the same name by Federico Garca Lorca.

Plot



A tragedy set in rural Andalusia, the plot follows the plight of a childless woman obsessed with the prospect of having offspring, torn between hopefulness and desperation.

Cast



Production



The film was produced by Artimagen Producciones with the collaboration of Canal Sur Televisin and TVE. It was fully shot in Andalusia, in the provinces of Huelva and Seville.

Release



The film screened at the 1998 San Sebastin Film Festival as well as in Puerto Rico and Chicago. It was domestically distributed by Columbia Tri-Star Films de Espaa S.A. Despite the regional support from the Andalusian regional administration, the film did not fare well at the box office, grossing around 44 million (80,000 admissions) against a 250 million budget.

See also



* List of Spanish films of 1999

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Category:Films set in Andalusia

Category:Films shot in the province of Huelva

Category:Films shot in the province of Seville

Category:1998 films

Category:1998 drama films

Category:1990s Spanish-language films

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