La duquesa roja (1997): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1997, La duquesa roja is a comedy film directed by Francesc Betriu, running about 87 minutes.

What it’s about. An Andalusian duchess has the dilemma of what to do with a grove, whether to convert it into a natural reserve or to make a luxury urbanization. The duchess, who is torn between her aristocratic privileges and a social commitment that has cost her more than one dislike in the past, must make a decision about her lands, to which she wants to get some money without harming the people. On the other hand, An ambitious Basque financier, Antónón Ibarrondo, intends to build a luxury urbanization in the Marbella style in the grove. Around the duchess, the businessman, environmentalists and other members in the conflict, problems begin to arise and everything will be decided in a referendum, convened with the idea that it is the people who decide, which coincides with the annual celebration of the Pilgrimage del Pueblo.With a cast "

Who’s in it. La duquesa roja stars Loles León as Rosario, Javier Gurruchaga as Antxón, Agustín González as Manuel and Nathalie Seseña as Carmen, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, La duquesa roja has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch La duquesa roja page.

If you liked it. Fans of La duquesa roja tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.