Where Are You Taking That Woman (1966)

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Original Title: Gern hab’ ich die Frauen gekillt

A lady killer tracked by the police, takes refuge at a psychiatrist's home, and the doctor tells him three stories, to convince him that crime does not pay

Introduction
"Where Are You Taking That Woman", likewise known as "Adónde mueren los elefantes", is a 1966 Spanish movie directed by José María Forqué and starring Carmen Sevilla, Alberto de Mendoza, and Amalia de Isaura. The movie is a Spanish-Italian co-production and focuses on the style of forbidden love and societal pressure. Set in the heart of Spanish society of the 1960s, this melodrama records the complexities of human feelings, disobediences, and desires in the face of societal standards.

Plot Overview
The film follows the story of María (Carmen Sevilla), a married woman who belongs to a socially appreciated family and leads a relatively best life. María's life takes an unforeseen turn when she falls in love with Fernando (Alberto de Mendoza), an appealing designer, regardless of being fully aware of the repercussions of their affair.

Fed up with her dull, routine life and figured out to alter her fate, María chooses to leave her partner Roberto (Manuel Gil) and begin a brand-new life. Not able to withstand the forbidden passion that has ignited between them, María and Fernando started seeing each other privately. Their affair continues up until María decides to confront her hubby and ask for a divorce, only to be met with anger and refusal.

Forbidden Love and Rising Tension
As the word of María and Fernando's affair spreads within their small neighborhood, people end up being judgmental and critical of their unethical relationship. María's family and friends end up being progressively disappointed and disappointed with her options, and she ends up being a social castaway ostracized by the society she when came from. Not only does she deal with rejection from her friends and family, but she likewise needs to confront and deal with the psychological chaos of betraying her spouse and defying societal norms.

Despite the public opinion, the bond between María and Fernando grows more powerful, and they face their problems head-on with durability. Emotionally contrasted, María struggles in between her love for Fernando and her loyalty to her partner. Recognizing that they can not live without each other, María and Fernando strategy to leave the city and begin once again.

Catastrophe Strikes
The movie takes a tragic turn when María's husband, Roberto, passes away in a cars and truck mishap on the eve of their planned departure. Guilt-stricken and overwhelmed by the whole experience, María blames herself for her partner's death and is unable to come to terms with her brand-new reality. The sudden catastrophe gives surface a lot of reduced emotions that modify the dynamics in between María and Fernando.

Unable to face the regret and judgment, María decides to take matters into her own hands and bring closure to her situation. In a dramatic turn of occasions, she decides to put an end to her relationship with Fernando, leaving him sad and devastated. Both María and Fernando part ways and concern terms with the after-effects of their illicit love affair and the pain it has caused.

Conclusion
"Where Are You Taking That Woman" is an emotional, engaging melodrama that digs deep into the intricacies of human relationships and the effects of pursuing forbidden desires. The movie effectively records the battles dealt with by a woman who challenges social norms and defies her expectations, eventually paying the cost for her enthusiastic love affair. Boasting powerful efficiencies by the lead actors and an interesting storyline filled with significant weaves, the movie leaves a long lasting impression on the audience and serves as an effective exploration of the complexities of love, betrayal, and sacrifice.

Overall, "Where Are You Taking That Woman" is a 1966 film that masterfully weaves the tale of passionate love and hard options, leaving viewers emotionally engaged and contemplating over the sacrifices made in the name of love.

Top Cast

  • Stewart Granger (small)
    Stewart Granger
    David Porter (Vienna segment)
  • Lex Barker (small)
    Lex Barker
    Glenn Cassidy (Rio segment)
  • Pierre Brice (small)
    Pierre Brice
    Agent Brice (Rome segment)
  • Karin Dor (small)
    Karin Dor
    Denise (Rio segment)
  • Walter Giller (small)
    Walter Giller
    Karl (Vienna segment)
  • Johanna Matz (small)
    Johanna Matz
    Monique Carrar (Vienna segment)
  • Klaus Kinski (small)
    Klaus Kinski
    Gomez (Rio segment)
  • Richard Münch (small)
    Richard Münch
    Professor Alden (Frame story)
  • Peter Vogel (small)
    Peter Vogel
    Wendt, Suspected girls' killer (Frame story)
  • Pascale Petit (small)
    Pascale Petit
    Lotty (Vienna segment)
  • Agnès Spaak (small)
    Agnès Spaak
    Nelly Small (Rio segment)