Eclipse Series 6: Carlo Saura's Flamenco Trilogy (Criterion Collection)

Garcia Lorca's immortal tragedy "Blood Wedding" (1981) is adapted for ballet by director Carlos Saura and star Antonio Gades, presented in full dress against a barren studio setting. Cristina Hoyos, Carmen Villena co-star. Next, the flamenco adaptation of Bizet's classic opera "Carmen" (1983) mixes a dramatic story of jealousy and treachery with actual segments from the piece. Saura directs Gades and Laura del Sol. Finally, Saura's "El Amor Brujo" (1986) tells the tale of two people forced to marry others, but never forgetting their true love. Gades, del Sol, Hoyos star. 4 1/2 hrs. On 2 discs. In Spanish with English subtitles.