Battered Flesh AKA Carne Apaleada (1978) DVD-R

Starring: Esperanza Roy, Bárbara Rey, Tota Alba, Sandra Alberti, Jesús Alcaide
Directed by: Javier Aguirre
Print: Color
Runtime: 102 minutes (approx. 1 h 42 min)
Genre: Drama
Language: Spanish (with English subtitles)

Also known as Carne Apaleada, this 1978 Spanish drama is based on the autobiographical novel by Inés Palou, recounting her experiences in a women's prison during the Franco era. The film follows Berta (Esperanza Roy), a woman repeatedly incarcerated for fraud, who faces abuse and exploitation by fellow inmates and prison authorities. Through her struggles, the film explores themes of power, survival, and the harsh realities of the penal system.