Virgin Rose
2005 film by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
Virgin Rose (Spanish: Una rosa de Francia) is a 2006 Spanish–Cuban romance and adventure film directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón which stars Jorge Perugorría, Álex González, Broselianda Hernández and Ana de Armas, in her film debut.
Plot
It is primarily set in 1950s Havana. Andrés is a young and idealistic man working for a boat skipper, Simón, involved in human trafficking. He becomes infatuated with Marie, one of the underage girls recruited by Simón who are educated in Madame's house for the purpose of marrying old and wealthy men.
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Production
A joint Spain–Cuba co-production, Virgin Rose was produced by Tornasol and the Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industria Cinematográficos (ICAIC). The film was shot in Cuba in 2005. It was written by Gutiérrez Aragón alongside Senel Paz. Gerardo Herrero and Javier López Blanco took over production duties. The score was authored by Xavier Capellas. Alfredo Mayo took over cinematography duties.
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