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LA CELESTINA. Gerardo Vera (Press-book of the film).

When I finished "Una mujer bajo la lluvia" (Woman in the Rain), I told myself I wouldn't shoot another film until I was given a script that I really liked. I haven't felt any big urge to film before because I think that only those who have something interesting to tell should do it. "La Celestina", written by Fernando de Rojas has an impeccable narrative structure. I would be more frightened to become involved with a script of another nature and characteristics than with this one based on La Celestina that carries so much weight. I have great respect for it and feel a responsibility not to spoil it, but on the other hand I know that the material I am basing myself is excellent [...]

LA CELESTINA

Azcona and I have made use of Rojas to make a contemporary journey. My intention is to tell a story of the year 1500 based on today's keys and codes. I intend to make a film that is credible and charged with sensuality, which explains a perception of love that is close to passion, that shows Melibea's perception of passion. 

[...] Celestina (the matchmaker) isn't as poor in the film. She was far too clever to end in poverty. For me she is a modern woman, especially because of the respect she shows for knowledge. She is perfectly aware about was goes on in the city and what thoughts run through its citizens minds. This remarkable woman enjoys and vibrates with other people's passion because her concept of sensuality is very broad. She senses, sees and feels other people's pleasure, recalling the times when she was young. She isn't a witch either, but a scientist who knows formulae and potions to attain her goals. She isn't vulgar, she is cautious and moves like a leopard. She manipulates people with her knowledge to do and undo things to her own benefit. She has everybody caught-out for something in one way or another. When Terele gazes at someone or at something, I believe that is the way the Celestina would. She is above and beyond the incidents and vicissitudes of the characters. She foresees what is going to happen, though not because she is a witch but rather because she is intelligent. It was always clear to us that La Celestina's role should be played by Terele Pávez. I had her in mind from the beginning. I have worked with her in a film for TV: "La otra historia de Rosendo Juárez". Her work demanded a control over emotions that was very complex and I saw how she responded with an incredibly good performance. 

GERARDO VERA