starred Camila O'Gorman a tragic love story set in Argentina during the first half of the nineteenth century. Love with her parish priest, fled with him to take refuge in the province of Corrientes. She was sentenced to death and shot while pregnant. His execution was an international scandal that contributed to the political downfall of Juan Manuel de Rosas. This girl, she was only twenty when she was murdered, was born in Buenos Aires and belonged to an upper class family composed of father, ex-Irish origin, the mother, Buenos Aires of ancient lineage, and six children, among them Camila distinguished.
said that she was "very beautiful face and body, very light, funny and clever as he played the piano and sang enraptured to hear that. " had a great personality, perhaps inherited from his famous and beautiful grandmother Anita Perichon, lover of the viceroy Liniers. Like most women of that era, Camila was very devout. I went to church regularly and was very fond of the new priest's sermons. Sometimes he went to visit his home. Slowly became friends and began to meet on trips around Palermo.
He Ladislao Gutierrez, described as "A young, curly black hair, dark complexion and look alive, mild-mannered and a nice set" "wise and full of skills," had arrived a few years earlier from Tucumán to pursue a career in Buenos Church Aires. Ordained priest at twenty-four, was appointed pastor at the church of Socorro. Soon he noticed the tall girl, with brown hair and expressive dark eyes, elegant and graceful gait. He did not wait long for it to be present: the sister of Edward O'Gorman, priestly running mate. Camila
began to feel something completely new and unknown. Increased talks and walks. She had many questions about religion and he was clear, although theirs were growing as the days passed. When they found it impossible to ignore to themselves that they wanted, he reassured convincing them that this was not a crime. Recognized have been wrong to follow the priesthood, but felt that, given the circumstances, their votes were invalid. And if society did not allow the wife to the world, would make his own before God.
Camila be persuaded. I could not imagine life without him, but neither was willing to be "the mistress of cure. "began to conceive the idea of \u200b\u200bescape from Buenos Aires and change of identity to live married before God and men. They were gradually shaping the plan, would take some clothes, which could gather silver and two horses . They would go to Lujan of Santa Fe there would a final destination, if all was well, it would be Rio de Janeiro. By moving to Santa Fe pretend to have lost passports and other false names would ask. On December 12, 1847 was the day chosen for the flight. When you get to Lujan, in a booth that had provided the waiter and under the glittering night of stars, the fans had their moment of happiness.
After ten days, the father the girl reported the incident to the Governor Rosas "the most egregious act and never heard in the country," Medrano while the bishop asked the governor to " anywhere you find them these miserable, wretched, miserable, are apprehended and brought to that proceeding in justice, be reprimanded for such an enormous and scandalous proceedings. "
Luck seemed to smile at love. And in Paraná, in February 1848, obtained a passport in the name of Maximus Brandy merchant, born in Jujuy, and his wife, Valentina Desan. In reaching its new identity Goya could take a break and prepare for the final stage: Brazil. Meanwhile, to make a living opened a school for children, the first that existed in this small town. Four months could live in relative happiness, forgetting the persecution they were subjected. A priest, passing through the village, Gutierrez recognized and reported him. As the news Rosas gave orders that would lead to love in two separate cars to Holy Places, which was the most feared prison regime.
With growing anxiety, the lovers saw closed the doors of their prisons. Were cut off between them and the rest of the world. It is believed that Camilla wrote to the governor's daughter, Manuelita Rosas, because there is a second letter, dated August 9, Palermo, in which he says he interceded with his father and recommends strength. Camila said frankly that the story of her affair with Gutierrez dating back much earlier date for his flight, he had no vocation and his marriage had been before God. That he had made vows to heart and, therefore, was false and was not a priest. That the intention of the two was going to Rio de Janeiro, but they had not been effected by lack of resources. Said they were not repentant, but "satisfied in the eyes of Providence" and not considered criminal behavior "to be its conscience."
Gutierrez also had exposure and both were taken by a click to the governor. Almost dawn when he awoke to all the thunder of horses' hooves, shouting and violent blows to the gate. So was the governor's men had announced their arrival. Rosas ordered the immediate execution of prisoners without giving effect to any appeal or defense. Gave them only a few moments to confess and prepare to die. Marcelino Reyes was then decided to send an urgent release announcing the pregnancy status of the girl, endorsed by the prison doctor. At the same time sent a letter to Manuelita explaining the urgency of the situation. Horses came bursting click to Palermo and delivered the dispatches to the officer on duty. But the letter never reached Manuelita. The governor could not accept that there is a living testimony of disobedience, a child who had represented for many the triumph of love over the established order.
On the morning of August 18, 1848, sat each on a chair by four men charged through two long sticks. Like all prisoners, blindfolded and escorted by the band of the battalion, were taken to the courtyard surrounded by walls. Under the scarf, eyes Camila Two-wire bypassed tears, despite the self-control expressed in an unchanging face, could not avoid. While the soldiers tied them to the bench nervously, Camila and Gutierrez could talk and say goodbye, until the latter started to shout "Asesínenme to me without trial, but not her, and in this miserable state .. .! ".
His words were silenced by Captain Gordon, who commanded step drums and made the sign of fire. Four bullets ended his life. Then we heard three volleys and Camilla, wounded, stirred violently. His body fell off the bench and a hand was pointing to the sky. "... in the vicinity was the terror of his cry excruciating, painful and heartbreaking ...". This love story of innocent victims of political interests would eventually become the most unforgivable incident of the government of Rosas.
Camila's remains rest in the Recoleta Cemetery in the vault of O'Gorman. His story was brought to the screen twice. The first movie was filmed in 1910 and is entitled "Camila O'Gorman" and the second in 1984, "Camila" directed by Maria Luisa Bemberg. She was nominated for an Oscar for best foreign film.
Sources:
http://www.lanacion.com.ar/nota.asp?nota_id=674022
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camila_O 'Gorman
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