Subgénero: Melodrama
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Irene, or the treasure (Irene, o el tesoro)
Irene is a young widow that recently had a miscarriage. She feels obliged to go to live with her parents-in-law, Dimas and Justina: he is a miserly man and she is addicted to radio’s serials. They have a daughter, Aurelia, a disregarded adolescent. They live with Daniel, who is a guest, Méndez, who is Dima’s assistant;…
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The double story of Doctor Valmy (La doble historia del doctor Valmy)
The double story of Doctor Valmy exposes the case of Daniel Barnes, a torturer who, by castrating a detainee, self-punishes, despite himself, falling into sexual impotence. In this state, he comes to the consultation of Doctor Valmy, a psychologist. For her part, Daniel's wife, Mary, who until now lived in ignorance of her husband's activities and…
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The awaited sign (La señal que se espera)
In a rural house, Enrique and his wife, Susana, spend the summer. On this occasion, accompanied by two interesting guests: Luis, an old boyfriend of Susana, who is a famous composer, and Julian, friend of Enrique, recently abandoned by his wife. In addition, to the group are joined two elderly servants, Bernardo and Roseta, who…
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The face-down cards (Las cartas boca abajo)
The work reflects the relationships and tensions that are lived in the bosom of a family formed by the brothers Mauro, Anita and Adela, the husband of the last one, Juan and their son, Juanito. The behavior of Adela before life and with those who surround her causes the unhappiness of the whole family. To…
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Maror: the rules of gender (Maror: las reglas del género)
The romantic novel becomes a crime novel It's winter and in an isolated summer sea house some family members get together to spend a few days: Isabel, famous best-selling fiction author, her husband, Pablo; their daughter, Esperanza, and Pilar, Isabel’s sister. The breaking news is that the protagonist wants to abandon her career as a…
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About to escape (Punto de fuga)
Paula is a young girl deemed to a grey life and with no expectation of fulfilling her dreams. She will gradually transform in the victim and main character of this drama, becoming a vampire. Maybe, she will end up destroying everyone around her, unless she escapes. THEMES: Youth, Escape, Frustration, Supernatural, Facing Failure GENRE: Drama,…
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Trío
Trio revolves around the wish of two unemployed actors: they want to stage The poison of theatre (actually, Sirera’s most famous play), despite the author’s opposition, because he cannot stand any more being known exclusively for this piece, and he is fed up with it. This story is a reflection on creativity, fame and the…
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When The Cold Reaches The Heart (Cuando el frío llegue al corazón)
This story of adolescent awakening and the discovery of sex. Recalled from adult memories, takes us to the summer in a city up north. Ludi’s father is in prison because of political issues and women troubles, therefore there is no parental control: summer is his. Ludi will initiate himself in adulthood. A beautiful woman guides him…
