A Spanish cinema classic in Valencia
Edificio Rialto hosts the screening of Mi hija Hildegart (1977), a film directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez that reconstructs the real-life case of Hildegart Rodríguez, a young woman raised as the "woman of the future" by her mother in 1930s Spain. Shot during the Franco era, the film stands out for its psychological tone and screenplay co-written with Rafael Azcona. It will be shown in original Spanish version and DCP (Digital Cinema Package) format, with a runtime of 100 minutes.
Sessions and access
The Valencian Film Library schedules two screenings at the Rafael Azcona Centenary Auditorium (ground floor of Rialto):
- Saturday 10 October 2026 at 18:00.
- Sunday 11 October 2026 at 20:00.
Admission is free and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis until the auditorium reaches full capacity. No prior booking is required, nor is a minimum age specified, though the subject matter—the murder of Hildegart by her mother—may not be suitable for unaccompanied minors.
Historical context
Released in 1977, Mi hija Hildegart reflects the tensions of Spain’s Transition through a real-life story that shocked the nation. The film avoids sensationalism, focusing instead on the obsessive relationship between Aurora Rodríguez (played by Amparo Soler Leal) and her daughter, who was treated as a social experiment. The case, which occurred in 1933, remains a subject of study in psychology and sociology.
Fernando Fernán Gómez, in addition to directing, plays Eduardo de Guzmán, the journalist who covered the crime. The film is part of the Film Library’s regular programming, which revives Spanish and international cinema classics in restored or well-preserved copies.
