El verano de la señora Forbes (TV 1989)

Mrs. Forbes, a German governess, is hired for six weeks to take care of two children, while their parents are away. She is authoritarian and repressive, so the children plan to murder her. ... See full summary »

Director:

Jaime Humberto Hermosillo

Writers:

Gabriel García Márquez (story), Jaime Humberto Hermosillo

Stars:

Hanna Schygulla, Francisco Gattorno, Alexis Castanares

Cast

Cast overview:
Hanna Schygulla	...	Mrs. Forbes
Francisco Gattorno	...	Aquiles
Alexis Castanares	...	Sandro
Víctor César Villalobos	...	Mauricio
Guadalupe Sandoval	...	Cook
Fernando Balzaretti	...	Eduardo
Yuriria Munguía	...	Mother
Roberto Perdomo	...	Mulato
Alejandro Herrero

Storyline

Mrs. Forbes, a German governess, is hired for six weeks to take care of two children, while their parents are away. She is authoritarian and repressive, so the children plan to murder her. But when they spy on her during the night, they discover Mrs. Forbes' secret.

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Plot Keywords:

governess | boy nudity | scuba diving | homosexual

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

Cuba Mexico Spain

Language:

Spanish

Release Date:

15 August 1989 (USA)

Also Known As:

The Summer of Miss Forbes

Company Credits

Production Co:

International Network Group S.A., Televisión Española (TVE)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

89 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

User Reviews

Sexual Tension on the Beach

This is an excellent story of repressed sexuality. We have a governess that has problems far more troubling than any problems that the two boys in the film have. Add in a very attractive local hunky male and you have a prescription for disaster.

The acting in this film is quite excellent. Ms. Schygulla as the governess is memorable. The actors playing the children are excellent. This film has a pleasant beginning but things quickly become sordid. The ending is quite bizarre and even a little unexpected.

I can recommend this film without reservation. 8 out of 10.