Electroshock (2006): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 2006, Electroshock is a drama and liebesfilm film directed by Juan Carlos Claver, running about 98 minutes. “A must-see lesbian love story!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Spain, the era of dictator Franco. Two female teachers are in love, but in those years and in that regime the love is not only forbidden but also a crime. To avoid their child been in prison, the parents of the one teacher, force her to be confined in a clinic for mental diseases, where she is heavily abused, the main treatment been electroshocks. After Franco's fall, and the change of things, she is free to return to her home, under the surveillance of her mother. Her father, more compassionate, helps her escape and find her lover. But the years of been under electroshocks have damaged her health, and make it impossible to live a normal life.

Who’s in it. Electroshock stars Carme Elias as Pilar, Susi Sánchez as Elvira, Julieta Serrano as Carmela and Juli Mira as Fernando, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Electroshock has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Electroshock page.

If you liked it. Fans of Electroshock tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.