<P> Unlike the traditional detective novel, Chronicle of a Death Foretold doesn't investigate the murder, which is made clear from the first sentence . Instead, the true mystery is the violation of Ángela Vicario . The book delves into issues of gender and chastity as well . </P> <P> Another key motif is the use of omens and premonitions (keeping in the theme of "foretelling"). The weather, dreams, and nature all provide evidence of what is to come in the novella . </P> <P> It was translated into English by Gregory Rabassa and by Edith Grossman . The book was adapted for the big screen in the Spanish language film: Chronicle of a Death Foretold (1987), an Italian - French - Colombian co-production, directed by Francesco Rosi, starring Ornella Muti, Rupert Everett and Anthony Delon . In 1995, Graciela Daniele adapted it into the Tony Award - nominated Broadway musical of the same name, which she also directed and choreographed . </P> <P> A Romanian short film was made in 2007 . </P>

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