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Mi Querida Señorita
''My Dearest Senorita'' ( es, Mi querida señorita, links=no) is a 1972 Spanish film directed by Jaime de Armiñán. A romantic drama on the subject of sex change and intersexualism, it was the first Spanish film that talked about sexual orientation, which was a taboo subject in Spain during Franco's regime. The film was released by In Cine, the Spanish division of Cinerama Releasing. Plot Adela is a 43-year-old spinster who lives alone in an isolated northern provincial Spanish village. She spends her days sewing and doing charity work. Never feeling particularly attracted to men, she is waited upon in her home by her faithful maid, Isabel (whom she affectionately calls Isabelita), who adores her. One day, the local bank manager starts to court Adela and sets his sights on marriage. Adela, repulsed by his physical overtures, consults the local priest and confesses that, while she has never been physical with a woman, feels "embarrassed" around them. On his advice, she resolves ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jaime De Armiñán
Jaime de Armiñán Oliver (born 9 March 1927) is a Spanish screenwriter and film director. His films have been nominated for Academy Awards in the Foreign language film category twice, in 1972 for ''Mi querida señorita'' and in 1980 for '' El Nido''. His 1974 film '' El amor del capitán Brando'' was entered into the 24th Berlin International Film Festival. His 1985 film ''Stico'' was entered into the 35th Berlin International Film Festival, where Fernando Fernán Gómez won the Silver Bear for Best Actor. In 1994, his film '' Al otro lado del Túnel'' was entered into the 44th Berlin International Film Festival. Life Jaime de Armiñán was born on 9 March 1927 in Madrid within a family of artist, politicians and writers. He studied law at Universidad Complutense de Madrid. After graduating as a lawyer, Armiñán began writing articles for such magazines as ''Fotos'' and ''Dígame''. In the 1950s, he established himself as an award-winning playwright whose best known works in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |