Portrait of Teresa

1979Movie1 h 43 min

75
GreatGoodWatch score

A cathartic, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and society.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, scares or comfort.

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Story

Teresa is overwhelmed: with a husband, three young sons, a job as a crew leader in a textile factory, and volunteer commitments as cultural leader of her union. Her husband, Ramón, believes her additional pursuits take time away from her domestic tasks and wants more of her attention, accusing her of neglecting him, her house and her family. A hard-hitting Cuban drama that presents a woman struggling for control of her own life and deals with the social consequences of traditional male chauvinism.

Feels like

  • Cuban Cinema
  • Social Realism
  • Feminist Perspective
  • Marriage Conflict
  • Political Commentary
  • Working-Class Life
  • Character Study
  • Psychological Drama
  • Independent Woman

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Pastor Vega
Produced by
Evelio Delgado

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Facts

July 26, 1979 · 1 h 43 min · Drama

Released
July 26, 1979
Runtime
1 h 43 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Cuba

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Portrait of Teresa worth watching?"

Questions about Portrait of Teresa

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Portrait of Teresa worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Portrait of Teresa plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Portrait of Teresa in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.