Rosario, working in a Spanish cortijo (southern bull farm), is courted by two men : the farmhouse corporal and a bullfighter who tempts her to elope with him to Seville. Bull breeding as added interest.
If you have any interest in old Spanish cinema, Rosario la cortijera is worth a look. It's not for everyone, though. If you hate slow, melodramatic stories about farm life, steer clear. If you like classic folklore vibes and don't mind a bit of grainy 1935 footage, you might find it charming. It’s essentially a tug-of...
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"If you have any interest in old Spanish cinema, Rosario la cortijera is worth a look. It's not for everyone, though. If you hate slow, melodramatic stories about farm life, steer clear. If you like classic folklore vibes and don't mind a bit of grainy 1935 footage, you might find it charming. It’s essentially a tug-of-war for Rosario’s heart. On one side you’ve got the farm corporal, a man who smells like horses and hard work. On the other, the bullfighter. He’s the guy who promises Seville and..."
Joaquín Dicenta, Antonio Paso hijo, León Artola
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