After a society lady abandons him for a cad, a sensitive young painter becomes a monk. But when his former beloved is later destitute with an illegitimate child, will he now be able to help her?.
You should watch La dolorosa if you like old-fashioned dramas where people make very permanent life choices because of a single bad breakup. It is great for anyone who appreciates 1930s Spanish style or fans of director Jean Grémillon. You will probably hate it if you can’t stand people burstng into song while they are...
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Jean Grémillon
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"You should watch La dolorosa if you like old-fashioned dramas where people make very permanent life choices because of a single bad breakup. It is great for anyone who appreciates 1930s Spanish style or fans of director Jean Grémillon. You will probably hate it if you can’t stand people burstng into song while they are depressed. It starts out with Rafael, who is this sensitive painter. He is very much into this society woman, but she dumps him for some guy who is clearly a jerk. Instead of j..."
Jean Grémillon, Juan José Lorente
Spain
