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Dance of Fire

Dance of Fire

1949 · 100 min · ★ 8.7 · Drama

The sometimes profound, sometimes slightly sordid tale of Elena, a famous concert pianist who, as a child, was sexually assaulted by a circus clown while the music of Manuel de Falla "Ritual Dance of Fire" could be heard from the circus tent. Since that time, Elena has gone into hysterics every time she hears that composition. Making matters worse, the lascivious clown is now her business manager.

Directed by Daniel Tinayre · Written by Emilio Villalba Welsh

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