After its success in theaters since its premiere last September 27, the story of Aurora and Hildegart Rodríguez will arrive on Prime Video in just a few weeks. It will be the December 5 when “The Red Virgin” of the zaragozana Paula Ortiz can be viewed on the small screen through this subscription platform.
The film, produced by Elastic Films and Amazon Prime, features. Nawja Nimri and Alba Planas in the leading roles, accompanied by Pepe Viyuela, Aixa Villagrán y Patrick Criado. In addition, it has already had its exclusive preview in September at the Palafox cinemas and on the 27th of that same month it was already available in all theaters in Spain.
The film has received a great reception in theaters and also at festivals.such as in San Sebastian. The acting work of its leading actress, Nawja Nimri, has also been recognized at the 30th Forqué Awards with an award for Best Actress. nomination for Best Female Performance.
The true story that Paula Ortiz relives in “La virgen roja” is the one of Hildegart Rodríguez, Aurora’s “project” daughter.. At the age of two she was reading, at four she was playing the piano, at ten she had a high school diploma and spoke several languages, and at fifteen she was already writing for El Socialista and attending congresses. His mother, influenced by eugenics, raised her to be a prodigy.but when Hildegart tried to live on her own, Aurora shot her to death in 1933. This tragic event made her a symbol of the times.
Starting December 5, it will be available on Prime Video. For the time being is still showing at Palafox cinemas and Aragonia theaters..