The House of Bernarda Alba
1991, English. Directed by Núria Espert & Stuart Burge.
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 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 18 December 1991
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Robert David MacDonald, Federico García Lorca
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The House of Bernarda Alba runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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The House of Bernarda Alba isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 18 December 1991. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
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Who directed The House of Bernarda Alba?
The House of Bernarda Alba (1991) was directed by Núria Espert and Stuart Burge and stars Glenda Jackson, Joan Plowright, Patricia Hayes.
What is The House of Bernarda Alba based on?
The House of Bernarda Alba is adapted from a play or musical.