Blindfolded Eyes

Blindfolded Eyes

1978 · 110 min · ★ 5.9 · Drama

A drama teacher casts a woman in a play about torture, and the two eventually become lovers. As production of the play develops, the director begins to receive threatening letters.

Directed by Carlos Saura · Written by Carlos Saura

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