La virgen roja

Audience emotional responses for 'La virgen roja' are dominated by a profound sense of Sadness and Anxiety, reflecting the tragic real-life story of Hildegart Rodríguez and the psychological tension of her upbringing under a controlling mother. Empathy for Hildegart's plight is strong, coupled with Anger and a Disturbing feeling towards the mother's extreme actions. Curiosity and Anticipation are present as the audience seeks to understand the 'why' behind the events and the unfolding of the dark narrative, characteristic of a psychological mystery.