The House of Bernarda Alba
The House of Bernarda Alba
1976, English. Directed by Claude Whatham.
A domineering, reclusive and ostentatiously pious widow in a small Spanish town keeps such close watch on her daughters that they are unable to have normal social lives. However, the eldest is allowed to become engaged to an unprincipled young man, primarily for the financial advantages it will bring the mother, Bernarda. Jealousy and envy ensues among the other daughters.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 28 July 1976
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Federico García Lorca
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The House of Bernarda Alba runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
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The House of Bernarda Alba isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 28 July 1976. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed The House of Bernarda Alba?
The House of Bernarda Alba (1976) was directed by Claude Whatham and stars Mary Morris, Jane Lapotaire, Sylvia Kay.