An intrigue based on a failed relationship with touches of dreams and magic filmed on the streets of Seville.
Cinematography
Seville's golden streets become a fever dream.
Acting
Bollaín's fragile hope against Lintern's smoldering menace.
Director
Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Aragón intended the title 'Malaventura' as ironic—this is tourism as colonialism, with John consuming Rocío and Spain itself.
Icíar Bollaín was only 21; she'd later become one of Spain's most acclaimed directors, making this her origin story in more ways than one.
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