the music and the colourful setting and the skill of the dancer make this film a must for everyone that love to see a drama of love and betrayal and antonio gades who play carmelo be the god of flamenco dancing in this film . when i first saw the film on a visit to madrid 1986 it blow my mind completely and after 20 year i be still in love with this wonderful film . the trilogy by carlos saura which consist of bodas de sangre and carmen and el amor brujo get positive from me but this film be the first i saw and that why it special . if you enjoy flamenco and spanish and latin culture and fiery lady and gent do not miss this trilogy .