The House of the Spirits (film)
"The House of the Spirits" is a film adaptation of the novel by Isabel Allende. Released in 1993, it tells the multi-generational story of the Trueba family in Chile, exploring themes of love, power, and social change. The narrative intertwines the lives of Clara, a clairvoyant woman, and her husband Esteban Trueba, a wealthy landowner, against the backdrop of political turmoil.
The film features a star-studded cast, including Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, and Antonio Banderas. Directed by Bille August, it captures the magical realism of Allende's writing while addressing issues such as class struggle and the impact of dictatorship in Latin America.