Synopsis:
Hypocrisy and betrayal are the two dramatic pivots in this effective, emotionally gripping tragedy about the life and death of Paco (Antonio Banderas), a Spanish peasant who had been fighting against the feudal landowning system that kept farmers impoverished. Paco's life is told in flashbacks by a priest (Antonio Ferrandis) who is seen officiating at an anniversary mass attended by three wealthy landowners and no one else. The priest recalls Paco's baptism, his communion, his marriage ceremony and then his work for the peasants as he advocated and led them in a land-reform movement. The rest of the story will rest heavy on the priest's conscience, as he looks out at his empty church.
Directed by: | Francesc Betriu |
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Written by: | Ramón J. Sender |
Release date: | 1985-08-29 |
Runtime: | 95 minutes |
Cast:
Antonio Banderas
Paco
Paco
Terele Pávez
Jerónima
Jerónima
Francisco Algora
Zapatero
Zapatero
Simón Andreu
Don Cástulo
Don Cástulo
Mari Carmen Alvarado
Abuela
Abuela
Yolanda Botella
Amiga #1 Agueda
Amiga #1 Agueda
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