Product Details

• Actors: Antonio Banderas, Emma Suárez, Bruce McGuire, Rosario Flores, Rafael Díaz
• Directors: Paco Perińán
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Language: Spanish
• Subtitles: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Connoisseur/Meridian
• VHS Release Date: June 1, 1995
• Run Time: 89 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6303593976
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #286,081 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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22 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Juan struggles against an obsessive bond with his sister, December 26, 1998

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This review is from: Against the Wind [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Juan's self-imposed exile ends with the arrival of his sister, Ana, as he reluctantly resumes their uncestuous relationship. Wanting a normal life, but unable to resist the desire for and comfort in Ana's embrace, his conflicted actions affect those around them in surprising ways.

The themes of rebelion and confinement are emphasised by the landscape of this tiny isolated village on the coast of Spain. The original musical score haunts the story, sharpening our experience of Juan's confusion and dispair.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Against The Wind, January 24, 2001

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rogue valley "rogue" (Eugene, Oregon, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Against the Wind [VHS] (VHS Tape)

This is a great movie. It's interesting to see what a great actor Antonio Banderas always was, even as a young man. He's probably the bravest actor on the planet. Law of Desire proves that.

He's so conflicted here and his sister manipulates him right down the drain. He's driven to save himself but he can't, she's too powerful. He finally pulls away but he's left alone, with nothing. She came to him eyes closed and she left that way.

The landscape is beautiful. The idea of her power driving him to the edge, committing acts contrary to his nature, it's all very intense.

He's drop dead gorgeous and probably 22. All that talent too. I heartily recommend this movie. I watch it over and over and see something new each time.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars NOT in Spanish, July 28, 2009

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Jo6Pak (DFW) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Against the Wind (DVD)

The DVD copy I received (Platinum Studios) is DUBBED IN ENGLISH with no other options. My 1 star rating is for the misrepresentation, not the movie. I will not watch a dubbed film, nor would I have purchased it had I known.