El amor brujo
1986, Spanish. Directed by Carlos Saura.
In a Gypsy village, the fathers of Candela and José promise their children to each other. Years later, the unfaithful José marries Candela but while defending his lover Lucía in a brawl, he is stabbed to death. Carmelo, who secretly loves Candela since he was a boy, is arrested while helping José and unfairly sent to prison. Four years later he is released and declares his love for Candela. However, the woman is cursed by a bewitched love and every night she goes to the place where José died to dance with his ghost.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 23 March 1986
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Antonio Gades, Carlos Saura
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What El amor brujo is based on
El amor brujo is based on El amor brujo, a ballet.
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El amor brujo: quick answers
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Watch Blood Wedding (1981) and Carmen (1983) first.
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El amor brujo runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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El amor brujo isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like El amor brujo?
If you liked El amor brujo, try You Got Served, Blood Wedding, Take the Lead.
Who directed El amor brujo?
El amor brujo (1986) was directed by Carlos Saura and stars Antonio Gades, Cristina Hoyos, Laura del Sol.
What is El amor brujo based on?
El amor brujo is based on El amor brujo, a ballet.