‘The House Of The Spirits’ Showrunners On Why Isabel Allende’s Work Resonates Today: “We’re Facing All The Wounds That Patriarchy Brought To Our Society”

Isabel Allende was both topical and prophetic with her view of a world dominated by patriarchy and patriarchal thinking, a world that now feels familiar, according to the showrunners behind Prime Video’s adaptation of her most popular novel. Fernanda Urrejola, one of a trio behind The House of the Spirits TV show, which world premieres […] 'The House of the Spirits' Amazon Isabel Allende was both topical and prophetic with her view of a world dominated by patriarchy and patriarchal thinking, a world that now feels familiar, according to the showrunners behind Prime Video’s adaptation of her most popular novel. Fernanda Urrejola, one of a trio behind The House of the Spirits TV show, which world premieres at the Berlinale this week, said a recent conversation with Allende had got her thinking that “it is really important to understand how patriarchy kills everything.” “That is what is happening right now,” said Urrejola, in response to a question over how the 1982 novel resonates today. “We’re facing all the wounds that patriarchy brought to our society and needing to look at that and reinvent ourselves in a more feminine perspective. That is why it is so interesting to watch [this show] right now.” Related Stories News Haile Gerima Discusses 30-Year Journey Behind His Historical Epic 'Black Lions - Roman Wolves' At Berlin Premiere