Camila (1984)
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Camila O'Gorman (Susan Peccaro) is the daughter of an influential 19th century Argentine diplomat (Hector Alterio). Ladislao Gutierez (Imanol Arias) is a Jesuit priest, also living in Argentina. Tortured by her so-called impure thoughts, Camila confesses these to Gutierez. Flouting tradition,… More Camila O'Gorman (Susan Peccaro) is the daughter of an influential 19th century Argentine diplomat (Hector Alterio). Ladislao Gutierez (Imanol Arias) is a Jesuit priest, also living in Argentina. Tortured by her so-called impure thoughts, Camila confesses these to Gutierez. Flouting tradition, convention, and the repressive Rosas political regime, Camila and the priest embark on a torrid affair. Based on a true story, the Spanish/Argentine co-production Camila was honored with a Best Foreign Film Oscar nomination. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- María Luisa Bemberg
- Genres
- Drama, Romance, Art House & International
R,
- In Theaters
- May 17, 1984 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
This intriguing love on the run story was Argentina's entry for the Best Foreign Language Oscar.
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Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice
A drama about a rebellious romantic with a stirring performance by Susan Pecoraro.
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Cast
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Susú Pecoraro
as Camila O'Gorman
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Héctor Alterio
as Adolfo O'Gorman
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Mona Maris
as La Perichona
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Claudio Gallardou
as Eduardo
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Carlos Muñoz
as Monsignor Elortondo
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Hector Pellegrini
as Commandant Soto
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Boris Rubaja
as Ignacio
- Juan Manuel Tenuta
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Imanol Arias
as Father Ladislao Gutierrez
- Roxana Berco
- Yanina Amato
- Alberto Busaid
- Armando Capó
- Luciano Castellano
- Martin Coria
- Marianna Cuello
- Juan Carlos Galbarsanini
- Lelio Incrocci
- Carlos Rivkin
- Alejandro Valls
- Olga Veyra
- Cido Vianna
- Manuel Vicente
- Jean Pierre Reguerraz
