Mariona Rebull is a 1947 Spanish historical drama film directed by José Luis Sáenz de Heredia and starring José María Seoane, Blanca de Silos and Sara Montiel. The film is an adaptation of the 1943 novel of the same title by Ignasi Agustí. The film is set amongst the high society of late nineteenth century Barcelona. Mariona Rebull is unhappily married, and begins an affair. She is eventually killed on 7 November 1893 when an anarchist Santiago Salvador throws a bomb into the stalls of the Gran Teatre del Liceu, Barcelona's opera house. This was based on a real-life incident.
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Plot
Set in Barcelona at the end of the nineteenth century, the film follows Mariona Rebull, a woman from the city's upper class who is trapped in an unhappy marriage. Although her comfortable surroundings give the appearance of a privileged life, Mariona becomes increasingly dissatisfied with her relationship and begins an affair. Her personal life unfolds against a period of growing social and political unrest in Barcelona. The story culminates on 7 November 1893, when Mariona attends a performance at the Gran Teatre del Liceu. During the performance, anarchist Santiago Salvador throws a bomb into the audience. Mariona is among those killed in the attack.
Cast
José María Seoane as Joaquín Rius
Blanca de Silos as Mariona Rebull
Sara Montiel as Lula
Alberto Romea as Señor Llobet
Tomás Blanco as Ernesto Villar
Carlos Muñoz as Arturo
José María Lado
Adolfo Marsillach as Darío
Fernando Sancho as Señor Roig
Rafael Bardem as Señor Llopis
Mario Berriatúa as Desiderio
Manrique Gil as Señor Pàmies
Ramón Martori
Cándida Suarez
Rosita Yarza
Carolina Giménez as Muchacha en El Liceo