Countess Maria believes that her only son, Luis, has died in the war in Morocco. Heartbroken, she lives surrounded by greedy relatives, but one day she receives a visit from Rosario.
The Verdict: A Somber Relic for Silent Film EnthusiastsIf you are looking for the kinetic energy of late-period silent comedies or the experimental flair of the avant-garde, La condesa María will likely test your patience. However, if you have an appetite for the heavy, atmospheric melodramas that dominated European sc...
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"The Verdict: A Somber Relic for Silent Film EnthusiastsIf you are looking for the kinetic energy of late-period silent comedies or the experimental flair of the avant-garde, La condesa María will likely test your patience. However, if you have an appetite for the heavy, atmospheric melodramas that dominated European screens in the late 1920s, this is a fascinating specimen. It is a film for those who appreciate the 'cinema of the face'—where a single quivering lip or a long-held gaze at a portra..."
Benito Perojo, Juan Ignacio Luca de Tena, Carmen Carreras, Raoul Ploquin
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