by Clarke Fountain
synopsis
In retelling the story of the ancient (1499) Spanish-language classic by Fernando de Rojas, Comedia de Calisto y Melibeau, director Sabido has been forced to simplify the complex story. In the film, Celestina (Ofelia Guilmain) is a magical madame, who arranges for the noblewoman Melibea (Isela Vega) to be wooed and bedded by Calisto (Luigi Montefiore) a handsome nobleman.
characteristics
- Matchmaking
- Prostitute/prostitution
- Streetwalker
- Whore
- Matchmaker
- Magic
- Aristocrat
- Call-girl
- Courtesan
