Els papers d’Aspern

Overview

In this free adaptation of the Henry James novel set in the early 19th century, a writer/critic dedicated to the life of poet Jeffrey Aspern, receives a mission in London. He is to sail to the Balearic Islands, the only place any information about Aspern may possibly be found. Unpublished texts by the poet are thought to be there; in the hands of an excentric old lady and her supposed niece, who live as recluses in an old palace on a remote small island off one of the Baleares. In his search, the writer becomes involved in their lives, while trying to obtain untangle the web of mysteries surrounding Alpern, his last work, and his relationship to these two women.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 23, 1991

Original language

English

Spoken languages

Catalan

Cast

Amparo Soler Leal,Josep Maria Pou,Sílvia Munt

Director

Jordi Cadena

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0102627