Plot
In 1840's Buenos Aires, Argentina, a beautiful young socialite named Camila falls in love with Ladislao, a Jesuit priest. After several failed attempts at fighting his own feelings, he ultimately succumbs to her. The two later escape to a far off, secluded village where they assume new identities as husband and wife and begin running a children's school. After several months of relative happiness, the couple's identity is discovered by a local priest. Under moralistic pressure from both Camila's family and the Catholic church the authorities apprehend the lovers, and imprison them for sacrilege.
Written by
María Luisa Bemberg, Beda Docampo Feijóo, Juan Bautista Stagnaro
Directed by
María Luisa Bemberg
Crew
Production Countries
Argentina, Spain
Production Companies
GEA Producciones, Impala
Languages
Español
Awards
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 2 wins & 2 nominations total