Bécquer and the Witches

(Bécquer y las brujas)
Elena Cid Sebastián | Documentary

2018 | 82 minutes | Spain

An exploration of Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer's "Letters from My Cell" and the witchcraft legends of Trasmoz, blending history, mysticism, and poetry.

Synopsis

Bécquer and the Witches is a historical documentary that delves into the work of renowned Spanish poet Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer, particularly his "Letters from My Cell" (1864), with a focus on letters VI, VII, and VIII, inspired by the mystical legends surrounding Trasmoz, “The Village of the Witches.” Burdened by health problems, Bécquer retreated to the Monastery of Veruela, where he immersed himself in the mysterious landscape of Mount Moncayo and uncovered a world of ancient legends.

The documentary weaves Bécquer’s romantic spirit and literary legacy with the historical realities of witchcraft and its persecution. It explores the origins of the witch hunts, the lesser-known medieval Inquisition, and the misunderstood role of women accused of witchcraft—healers and herbalists condemned for their knowledge. As it sheds light on the only officially cursed village in Spain, excommunicated to this day, it also reveals a new side of Bécquer: an innovator captivated by the supernatural.

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“The other face of Bécquer: From the poet of rhymes to the witchcraft of Trasmoz.” – Belén Molleda, La Vanguardia

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Festivals

Zaragoza Film Festival - Augusto Aragonés Visions of History Award; Madrid Film Festival - Special Young Jury Mention for the Best Spanish Feature Length; Regina International Film Festival; Huesca Film Festival

DIRECTOR: Elena Cid Sebastián

NATIONALITY: Spain

YEAR: 2018

GENRE: Documentary

LANGUAGE: Spanish

COLOR / B&W: Color

GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult

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