El amor brujo (1986) - full transcript
In a Gypsy village, the fathers of Candela and José promise their children to each other. Years later, the unfaithful José marries Candela but while defending his lover Lucía in a brawl, he is stabbed to death. Carmelo, who secretly loves Candela since he was a boy, is arrested while helping José and unfairly sent to prison. Four years later he is released and declares his love for Candela. However, the woman is cursed by a bewitched love and every night she goes to the place where José died to dance with his ghost.
How your daughter Candela
has grown, Diego!
My friend, Candela
will belong to your José.
As you wish.
José, my son, come here!
- Candela!
- Stand there.
Come here, daughter.
José, Candela will be yours.
Okay.
What do you say?
- Let's seal the pact.
- May it be for the best.
To our children.
Love is just like
the will-d-the-wisp
Love is just like
the will-d-the-wisp
Flee from it
and it pursues you
Call out to it
and it runs away
Love is just like
the will-d-the-wisp
Cursed are those dark eyes
that chanced to see it
Cursed is the sad heart
that sought to burn in its flame
Just like the will-of the-wisp
Love too fades away
Carmelo!
Hi there.
Look at you!
You could be the groom!
Come on.
They're waiting.
- Lots of people there?
- Yeah, lots.
- There's the groom.
- There's Jose.
Let the party begin!
Drink all you like!
You look so pretty!
Long live honor!
Long live happiness!
Rejoice, honorable gypsy,
for the bride's been crowned!
Congratulations!
Let us embrace, my friend.
Let's hear it for the bride!
Let's hear it for the groom!
My dear little sister
My dear little sister
I will no longer see her
Grief is more painful
Grief is more painful
Than a hundred years
of illness
Olé, happiness
How well the bride
wears her veil
Olé, happiness and joy
How well the groom
wears his sash
Here's the young girl
Here's the young girl
For all to see
We took her by the hand
We took her by the hand
And her honor
rose up to the heavens
Olé, happiness
How well the bride
wears her veil
Olé, happiness and joy
How well the groom
wears his sash
Tonight I'm the boss
Tonight I'm the boss
Whoever wants to
can be boss tomorrow
Tonight I'm going to hang
Tonight I'm going to hang
Banners on every street comer
Let the bride come forth
Like the white dove
from her nest
Hurray for the bride
and groom!
Dance, José!
Carmelo, you dance!
Let's have
the grandmothers dance!
What do you want from me
I'm losing ground
Nothing surprises me
when you're around
You want to see me suffer
I'm not that kind of girl
There are lots of other
pretty faces in this world
When you leave tomorrow
I'll miss you every day
Though I know you only came
to steal my brown sugar away
Steal it away
Steal it away
I know you only came
to steal my brown sugar away
What do you want?
I want to talk to you.
We have nothing more
to discuss.
You're lovelier
than ever, Lucia.
I'd like to...
Son of a bitch!
Go find your wife and leave me alone!
I'll be back for you.
- Good luck to you, Candela.
- Thank you.
They're leaving!
Come on!
I think we lost 'em.
Come on.
Because the Virgin is a gypsy
She's dear to their heart
Because San José is spoiled
He rebels and rebels
I got my way
and left you for another
The Virgin leads
the young child by the hand
Glory to the mother
And the newborn child
If you bring money
the whole house is yours
If not, you'll have
no place to stay
The Virgin washes diapers
And hangs them
on the rosemary bush
The little birds are singing
And the rosemary is blooming
I don't know
what this feeling is
Or what's happening to me
When I yearn
for that cursed gypsy
Candela, you're burning
Hell bums no hotter
than my blood
Afire with jealousy
When the river roars
what's it trying to say
He loves another
and has forgotten me
When the fire bums
when the river roars
If the water
doesn't put out the fire
This suffering will haunt me
This love will poison me
These sorrows will kill me
- Dance with me.
- I'm dancing with him.
- Come on. Don't be like that.
- Okay, okay.
She only dances with me.
- Is she your bride too?
- That's enough.
You have
the manners of a dog!
Go to hell!
The cops!
Run! Come on!
José, wake up!
Come back!
FOUR YEARS LATER
José, wake up.
Come back.
José, come back.
Let's go, Papa!
Come on.
Are you all right, son?
- Yes, Papa.
Let's get to work.
Lobe!
Carmelo!
Great to see you!
When did you get out?
- Yesterday.
Look!
- You look good. A bit thinner.
- And older.
Like all of us.
Not as much as me.
Come along with us.
Let's go!
- Aunt Rosario.
- You're finally out. I'm so glad.
They got tired of me
and tossed me out.
I'm so happy-
We missed you a lot.
No one really missed me.
We forget about other people.
That's how life is.
I lost four years of my life!
You'll get them back!
Start over now,
with no grudges.
Good-bye, Aunt.
What's Candela been up to?
Ever since José died...
let me tell you:
She's been
under some kind of spell.
Every night she goes
to the spot where Jose died
and talks to him.
That woman!
He was cheating
on her all along,
while she thought only of him.
Everyone knew
he was seeing Lucia.
Do you still love her?
With all the women around!
I don't know what you see
in that wallflower.
- You know who's back?
- Who?
- Carmelo who?
- Who do you think?
How is he?
A bit worse for wear,
but he looks good.
Candela, here he comes.
And your gaze
Pierces my eyes
Like a sword
How are you?
Fine. And you?
Better now.
It's been a long time.
Will we see each other later?
A woman deceived
Turns into a wild beast
Don't try to caress her
Or even go near her
Don't try to caress her
Just let the storm pass
If I cursed you now
If I cursed you now
It would be like cursing
The hour I was born
I can't go on
suffering like this
I'd rather die
Forget her, Carmelo.
Forget her?
José, wake up.
Come back.
She's mad!
I told you.
She comes here
every night to find him.
Careful! Keep back
or they can cut your face!
Come at me.
That's it.
Attack me
with all you've got!
Now you come at me.
No, not like that!
Right here!
You try it with him.
Get your hand out of your pocket!
You come fight me!
Attack me!
Listen, steer clear of Manuela.
Don't go out with José.
He belongs to her.
That's my business.
Cousin Rocio...
when's the wedding?
Next month.
Next month?
Next month!
Lucky girl,
getting married next month!
So you're getting married
next month
Getting married to Jacinta
What a lucky girl
He's the nicest,
the best-looking,
and the manliest.
The nicest, the best-looking,
and the manliest?
He's not that great, girl.
How would you know?
What about you?
How would you know?
Could it be...
you've tried the wares?
What do men want from women?
I don't know.
Do you know, Candela?
Me? I don't know!
Do any of you girls
know what men want
What do men
Want from women
I know what men want!
What's that?
What they want
is a nice warm place
for their little birdy.
Like a nest?
Like a nest!
My nest is on fire
and can't find a little birdy
Take my cage
If a birdy enters
it'll never escape
Have you seen my brother?
Yes. It's great that he's back.
You must be happy.
He's in love with you.
Always has been,
ever since we were kids.
Did you know your husband
had lots of other women?
Really?
So you didn't know
that Lucia was one of them?
Hello, Carmelo.
How's it feel to be free?
I'm still not used to it.
I want to do so much
that I end up doing nothing.
When can I see you?
Aren't you seeing me now?
I can't stop thinking of you.
Why me?
You know why.
I love you, Candela.
- I'm going now.
- Wait.
- It can't ever be.
- Why?
You're free now.
I'm more bound
than ever now.
Who's binding you, Candela?
José is dead
and I'm alive,
and I love you!
It just can't be.
You were cheating on me
the whole time!
Were you seeing Lucia?
Tell me!
Did you love her?
Tell me!
Candela, it's me!
My darling Candela!
I love you!
Leave me alone!
I love you!
Leave me alone!
I don't know
What this feeling is
or what's happening to me
When I yearn
for that cursed gypsy
Candela, you're burning
Hell bums no hotter
than my blood
Afire with jealousy
When the river roars
what's it trying to say
He loves another
and has forgotten me
When the fire bums
when the river roars
If the water
doesn't put out the fire
This suffering will haunt me
This love will poison me
These sorrows will kill me
The cops!
Run! Come on!
He's calling me.
But I don't want to go!
He's chasing me.
I'm too weak.
What can I do?
Calm down.
What can I do, Carmelo?
Let's leave this place.
And go where?
Anywhere far from here.
He'll follow us everywhere,
to the ends of the earth.
What can I do?
- Lobo.
- What's up, Carmelo?
Where are we going?
Just come along.
I was expecting you two.
There's only one thing
to keep the dead from returning:
fire!
Lucia still loves José.
She was his lover in life.
Let her be his lover
in death too.
What do you mean?
Didn't José die
defending her honor?
If he died for her,
it's fitting that
she should offer him her love.
Her love?
You mean her life.
My son...
the happiness of some always comes
at the expense of others.
That's how life is.
You must speak to Lucia.
Tell her to go tonight
to where Jose died,
where Candela
meets the apparition.
Talk to Candela.
Arrange it with her.
There's no other way?
You love Candela, don't you?
Talk to Lucia.
Convince her.
- It doesn't feel right.
- Let's try this.
Hi, Carmelo.
What do you think?
So-so.
Listen to him.
Then why don't you teach me?
Stand like this
and lift your knee higher.
Accent it.
Wait.
Make the first part softer,
the second part stronger.
Accent it more.
It's always her,
that little hypocrite!
What do you see in Candela?
What's she have that I don't?
Aren't I prettier?
Don't I have a nicer body?
Caress me.
Did you think of me in jail?
As much as you thought of me.
What would you know?
Who are you trying to kid?
You were crazy about José.
I can't live on memories
like Candela.
I forget easily.
You loved José.
He gave his life for you.
The day José died...
a part of me died with him.
I've never loved
anyone as much.
Ever.
If you want,
you can be with him again.
José is dead!
- You want to see him?
- How? Like Candela?
That's right. If she can see him,
why not you?
Just go at night
to the spot where he died.
We'll go together.
I'll go with you.
Are you serious?
I don't believe
in such things,
but I've got nothing to lose.
Tonight?
Tonight.
Put these on.
Want me to go with you?
No, this is for me
and Carmelo to do.
There's nothing you can do.
I know.
Wish me luck.
I hope everything goes well.
Thank you, Lucia.
José, wake up.
Come back.
You're that evil gypsy
That a gypsy girl once loved
The love she gave you
You didn't deserve
Who'd have thought
You'd betray her for another
I'm the voice
Of your destiny
I'm the fire
in which you burn
The wind
that hears your sighs
The sea in which
your ship runs aground
The new day is breaking
Sing out, bells, sing out
For my glory has returned
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has grown, Diego!
My friend, Candela
will belong to your José.
As you wish.
José, my son, come here!
- Candela!
- Stand there.
Come here, daughter.
José, Candela will be yours.
Okay.
What do you say?
- Let's seal the pact.
- May it be for the best.
To our children.
Love is just like
the will-d-the-wisp
Love is just like
the will-d-the-wisp
Flee from it
and it pursues you
Call out to it
and it runs away
Love is just like
the will-d-the-wisp
Cursed are those dark eyes
that chanced to see it
Cursed is the sad heart
that sought to burn in its flame
Just like the will-of the-wisp
Love too fades away
Carmelo!
Hi there.
Look at you!
You could be the groom!
Come on.
They're waiting.
- Lots of people there?
- Yeah, lots.
- There's the groom.
- There's Jose.
Let the party begin!
Drink all you like!
You look so pretty!
Long live honor!
Long live happiness!
Rejoice, honorable gypsy,
for the bride's been crowned!
Congratulations!
Let us embrace, my friend.
Let's hear it for the bride!
Let's hear it for the groom!
My dear little sister
My dear little sister
I will no longer see her
Grief is more painful
Grief is more painful
Than a hundred years
of illness
Olé, happiness
How well the bride
wears her veil
Olé, happiness and joy
How well the groom
wears his sash
Here's the young girl
Here's the young girl
For all to see
We took her by the hand
We took her by the hand
And her honor
rose up to the heavens
Olé, happiness
How well the bride
wears her veil
Olé, happiness and joy
How well the groom
wears his sash
Tonight I'm the boss
Tonight I'm the boss
Whoever wants to
can be boss tomorrow
Tonight I'm going to hang
Tonight I'm going to hang
Banners on every street comer
Let the bride come forth
Like the white dove
from her nest
Hurray for the bride
and groom!
Dance, José!
Carmelo, you dance!
Let's have
the grandmothers dance!
What do you want from me
I'm losing ground
Nothing surprises me
when you're around
You want to see me suffer
I'm not that kind of girl
There are lots of other
pretty faces in this world
When you leave tomorrow
I'll miss you every day
Though I know you only came
to steal my brown sugar away
Steal it away
Steal it away
I know you only came
to steal my brown sugar away
What do you want?
I want to talk to you.
We have nothing more
to discuss.
You're lovelier
than ever, Lucia.
I'd like to...
Son of a bitch!
Go find your wife and leave me alone!
I'll be back for you.
- Good luck to you, Candela.
- Thank you.
They're leaving!
Come on!
I think we lost 'em.
Come on.
Because the Virgin is a gypsy
She's dear to their heart
Because San José is spoiled
He rebels and rebels
I got my way
and left you for another
The Virgin leads
the young child by the hand
Glory to the mother
And the newborn child
If you bring money
the whole house is yours
If not, you'll have
no place to stay
The Virgin washes diapers
And hangs them
on the rosemary bush
The little birds are singing
And the rosemary is blooming
I don't know
what this feeling is
Or what's happening to me
When I yearn
for that cursed gypsy
Candela, you're burning
Hell bums no hotter
than my blood
Afire with jealousy
When the river roars
what's it trying to say
He loves another
and has forgotten me
When the fire bums
when the river roars
If the water
doesn't put out the fire
This suffering will haunt me
This love will poison me
These sorrows will kill me
- Dance with me.
- I'm dancing with him.
- Come on. Don't be like that.
- Okay, okay.
She only dances with me.
- Is she your bride too?
- That's enough.
You have
the manners of a dog!
Go to hell!
The cops!
Run! Come on!
José, wake up!
Come back!
FOUR YEARS LATER
José, wake up.
Come back.
José, come back.
Let's go, Papa!
Come on.
Are you all right, son?
- Yes, Papa.
Let's get to work.
Lobe!
Carmelo!
Great to see you!
When did you get out?
- Yesterday.
Look!
- You look good. A bit thinner.
- And older.
Like all of us.
Not as much as me.
Come along with us.
Let's go!
- Aunt Rosario.
- You're finally out. I'm so glad.
They got tired of me
and tossed me out.
I'm so happy-
We missed you a lot.
No one really missed me.
We forget about other people.
That's how life is.
I lost four years of my life!
You'll get them back!
Start over now,
with no grudges.
Good-bye, Aunt.
What's Candela been up to?
Ever since José died...
let me tell you:
She's been
under some kind of spell.
Every night she goes
to the spot where Jose died
and talks to him.
That woman!
He was cheating
on her all along,
while she thought only of him.
Everyone knew
he was seeing Lucia.
Do you still love her?
With all the women around!
I don't know what you see
in that wallflower.
- You know who's back?
- Who?
- Carmelo who?
- Who do you think?
How is he?
A bit worse for wear,
but he looks good.
Candela, here he comes.
And your gaze
Pierces my eyes
Like a sword
How are you?
Fine. And you?
Better now.
It's been a long time.
Will we see each other later?
A woman deceived
Turns into a wild beast
Don't try to caress her
Or even go near her
Don't try to caress her
Just let the storm pass
If I cursed you now
If I cursed you now
It would be like cursing
The hour I was born
I can't go on
suffering like this
I'd rather die
Forget her, Carmelo.
Forget her?
José, wake up.
Come back.
She's mad!
I told you.
She comes here
every night to find him.
Careful! Keep back
or they can cut your face!
Come at me.
That's it.
Attack me
with all you've got!
Now you come at me.
No, not like that!
Right here!
You try it with him.
Get your hand out of your pocket!
You come fight me!
Attack me!
Listen, steer clear of Manuela.
Don't go out with José.
He belongs to her.
That's my business.
Cousin Rocio...
when's the wedding?
Next month.
Next month?
Next month!
Lucky girl,
getting married next month!
So you're getting married
next month
Getting married to Jacinta
What a lucky girl
He's the nicest,
the best-looking,
and the manliest.
The nicest, the best-looking,
and the manliest?
He's not that great, girl.
How would you know?
What about you?
How would you know?
Could it be...
you've tried the wares?
What do men want from women?
I don't know.
Do you know, Candela?
Me? I don't know!
Do any of you girls
know what men want
What do men
Want from women
I know what men want!
What's that?
What they want
is a nice warm place
for their little birdy.
Like a nest?
Like a nest!
My nest is on fire
and can't find a little birdy
Take my cage
If a birdy enters
it'll never escape
Have you seen my brother?
Yes. It's great that he's back.
You must be happy.
He's in love with you.
Always has been,
ever since we were kids.
Did you know your husband
had lots of other women?
Really?
So you didn't know
that Lucia was one of them?
Hello, Carmelo.
How's it feel to be free?
I'm still not used to it.
I want to do so much
that I end up doing nothing.
When can I see you?
Aren't you seeing me now?
I can't stop thinking of you.
Why me?
You know why.
I love you, Candela.
- I'm going now.
- Wait.
- It can't ever be.
- Why?
You're free now.
I'm more bound
than ever now.
Who's binding you, Candela?
José is dead
and I'm alive,
and I love you!
It just can't be.
You were cheating on me
the whole time!
Were you seeing Lucia?
Tell me!
Did you love her?
Tell me!
Candela, it's me!
My darling Candela!
I love you!
Leave me alone!
I love you!
Leave me alone!
I don't know
What this feeling is
or what's happening to me
When I yearn
for that cursed gypsy
Candela, you're burning
Hell bums no hotter
than my blood
Afire with jealousy
When the river roars
what's it trying to say
He loves another
and has forgotten me
When the fire bums
when the river roars
If the water
doesn't put out the fire
This suffering will haunt me
This love will poison me
These sorrows will kill me
The cops!
Run! Come on!
He's calling me.
But I don't want to go!
He's chasing me.
I'm too weak.
What can I do?
Calm down.
What can I do, Carmelo?
Let's leave this place.
And go where?
Anywhere far from here.
He'll follow us everywhere,
to the ends of the earth.
What can I do?
- Lobo.
- What's up, Carmelo?
Where are we going?
Just come along.
I was expecting you two.
There's only one thing
to keep the dead from returning:
fire!
Lucia still loves José.
She was his lover in life.
Let her be his lover
in death too.
What do you mean?
Didn't José die
defending her honor?
If he died for her,
it's fitting that
she should offer him her love.
Her love?
You mean her life.
My son...
the happiness of some always comes
at the expense of others.
That's how life is.
You must speak to Lucia.
Tell her to go tonight
to where Jose died,
where Candela
meets the apparition.
Talk to Candela.
Arrange it with her.
There's no other way?
You love Candela, don't you?
Talk to Lucia.
Convince her.
- It doesn't feel right.
- Let's try this.
Hi, Carmelo.
What do you think?
So-so.
Listen to him.
Then why don't you teach me?
Stand like this
and lift your knee higher.
Accent it.
Wait.
Make the first part softer,
the second part stronger.
Accent it more.
It's always her,
that little hypocrite!
What do you see in Candela?
What's she have that I don't?
Aren't I prettier?
Don't I have a nicer body?
Caress me.
Did you think of me in jail?
As much as you thought of me.
What would you know?
Who are you trying to kid?
You were crazy about José.
I can't live on memories
like Candela.
I forget easily.
You loved José.
He gave his life for you.
The day José died...
a part of me died with him.
I've never loved
anyone as much.
Ever.
If you want,
you can be with him again.
José is dead!
- You want to see him?
- How? Like Candela?
That's right. If she can see him,
why not you?
Just go at night
to the spot where he died.
We'll go together.
I'll go with you.
Are you serious?
I don't believe
in such things,
but I've got nothing to lose.
Tonight?
Tonight.
Put these on.
Want me to go with you?
No, this is for me
and Carmelo to do.
There's nothing you can do.
I know.
Wish me luck.
I hope everything goes well.
Thank you, Lucia.
José, wake up.
Come back.
You're that evil gypsy
That a gypsy girl once loved
The love she gave you
You didn't deserve
Who'd have thought
You'd betray her for another
I'm the voice
Of your destiny
I'm the fire
in which you burn
The wind
that hears your sighs
The sea in which
your ship runs aground
The new day is breaking
Sing out, bells, sing out
For my glory has returned
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