The Request


The Request is a 1976 Spanish drama film directed by Pilar Miró and co-written by Leo Anchóriz based on Émile Zola's short story Pour une nuit d'amour. It stars Ana Belén along with Frédéric de Pasquale and Emilio Gutiérrez Caba.

Plot

Set in northern Spain in the Spring of 1900, the plot follows Teresa, the single child of a wealthy conservative family. After Teresa's lover Miguel dies amid a violent act of sexual intercourse with her, she seeks help from the mute Julián to dispose of the body.

Production

The screenplay was written by Leo Anchóriz and Pilar Miró adapting the short story Pour une nuit d'amour by Émile Zola. The film is a CIPI Cinematográfica production. Shooting locations included the castle of Pedraza.

Release

The film premiered in Barcelona on 20 September 1976, and in Madrid on 7 October 1976. It was also programmed at the Tehran International Film Festival.