The Red Virgin (2011)

Synopsis

Spain, early 20th century. Hildegart is raised and educated by his mother Aurora as the subject of a social experiment, to be the first truly free woman in the world, the one who will lead humanity into a new era; and, in order to achieve this goal, is insanely loved… until the moment when she becomes a young and gifted woman and actually tries to fly freely, away from the oppressive nest of her creator and guardian.

Cast

• Ivana Baquero as Hildegart Rodríguez
• Maribel Verdú as Aurora Rodríguez
• Ainara Nieto as Younger Hildegart
• Teresa Mencía as Midwife
• Carlos Bravo as Gregorio Marañón
• Julio Perillán as Havelock Ellis
• Arantxa de Juan as Rosa

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