The Red Virgin

Set in 1930s Spain, this historical drama focuses on Hildegart, a young woman raised by her mother, Aurora, to be an intellectual ideal and a leading authority on female sexuality. As Hildegart begins to experience the world and rebel against her mother's strict expectations, a conflict develops between the two women. This struggle for independence intensifies as Aurora attempts to maintain control over her daughter's life.

The film was directed by Paula Ortiz and follows her previous works, Across the River and into the Trees and Teresa. It features a cast including Najwa Nimri as Aurora, Alba Planas as Hildegart, and Patrick Criado as Abel, with a total of 53 credited actors. The production was a collaboration between Spain and the United States, involving Amazon MGM Studios, Avalon, and Elastica Films.

The movie has a runtime of 114 minutes and is categorized as a drama, history, and thriller. Audience reception has been generally positive, with a rating of 6.8/10 on IMDb based on 3,800 votes and a slightly higher score of 7.1/10 on TMDB from 182 votes.