The Red Virgin Explained
The Red Virgin[1] (Spanish; Castilian: '''La virgen roja'''|links=no;[2] also known under the working title of Hildegart) is an upcoming drama film directed by Paula Ortiz from a screenplay by Eduard Solà and Clara Roquet starring Najwa Nimri and Alba Planas as respectively Aurora and Hildegart Rodríguez.
Plot
Conceived and nurtured by her mother Aurora in a pet project to deliver the woman of the future, 18-year-old Hildegart, already a brilliant mind and acknowledged European pundit on female sexuality, attempts to set herself free from Aurora's grip as she gets acquainted with Abel Vilella, pitting mother and daughter against each other on a fateful night in 1933.[3]
Production
The screenplay was written by Eduard Solà and Clara Roquet.[4] An Amazon MGM Studios, Elastica, and Avalon production,[5] the project was disclosed by Amazon Prime Video at the 'Prime Video Presents España' event in April 2023.[6] The platform pitched the film as a mix of "historical drama, romance, thriller and a touch of true crime".[7] Main cast additions including Najwa Nimri, Alba Planas, Patrick Criado, Aixa Villagrán and Pepe Viyuela were announced on 14 June 2023.[8] Shooting had already begun by July 2023.[9] Production wrapped on 19 August 2023.[10] Shooting locations in Madrid included the Congress, Puerta del Sol, and Ateneo de Madrid.
Release
The Red Virgin will receive a special screening at the 72nd San Sebastián International Film Festival.[11] The film is set to be released theatrically in Spain on 27 September 2024 by Elastica.[12] [13]
See also
Notes and References
- AmazonMGMStudio. 1803842867107872831 . She was meant to be someone important. #TheRedVirgin, based on the real story of Hildegart Rodríguez, coming soon to theaters..
- Web site: La nueva película de Paula Ortiz con Najwa Nimri ya tiene mes de estreno. Heraldo de Aragón. 20 June 2024.
- Web site: Najwa Nimri y Alba Planas protagonizarán Hildegart, la nueva película de Prime Video basada en hechos reales. HobbyConsolas. 14 June 2023. José Carlos. Pozo.
- Web site: Nawja Nimri y Alba Planas protagonizarán 'Hildegart', la película de Paula Ortiz sobre la niña prodigio de la España de los años 30. Infobae. Cynthia. Serna Box. 14 June 2023.
- Web site: Paula Ortiz dirigirá a Nawja Nimri y Alba Planas en 'Hildegart', nuevo largometraje original de Prime Video. Audiovisual451. 14 June 2023.
- Web site: Amazon anuncia 'Hildegart', la película de Paula Ortiz basada en el caso real de "la mujer del futuro". El Español. 25 April 2023.
- Web site: Paula Ortiz rodará una película sobre la trágica historia de la 'hija perfecta' Hildegart. Heraldo de Aragón. 25 April 2023. Francisco. Paniagua.
- Web site: Najwa Nimri y Alba Planas protagonizarán la "Hildegart" de Paula Ortiz. Infobae. 14 June 2023.
- Web site: Primer vistazo al provocador look de Najwa Nimri en 'Hildegart', la nueva película de Paula Ortiz. Fotogramas. 10 July 2023. Fran. Chico.
- Web site: Sexual Revolution Pioneer Tale 'Hildegart' Wraps Production for Amazon Studios (Exclusive). Variety. Pablo. Sandoval. 23 August 2023.
- Web site: San Sebastian Unveils Spanish Titles, Led by an Ester Expósito Chiller, New Pics From Albert Serra, Iciar Bollaín, Pilar Palomero. Variety. John. Hopewell. Jamie. Lang. 12 July 2024.
- Web site: Elastica estrenará en cines 'La virgen roja' de Paula Ortiz antes de su llegada a Prime Video. Kinótico. 20 June 2024. Francesc. Miró.
- Web site: Prime Video anuncia sus próximas series españolas y confirma la ¡temporada 3! de 'Reina Roja' antes de estrenar la segunda. vertele!. eldiario.es. 9 July 2024. Laura. Pérez.
