The Holy Innocents

Name: The Holy Innocents
Genre: Drama
Released: 1984-04-04
Duration: 1 h 47 min
Cast: Alfredo Landa, Terele Pávez, Belén Ballesteros, Juan Sachez

Los santos inocentes

1984 · 1h 47m · Drama · Spain · Rated 12 (ES)

In 60s Extremadura, Paco el Bajo and his relatives work during day in a farmhouse, and silently suffer submission to their masters, who exploit them and treat them almost like animals. Meanwhile, Paco dreams that one day his children will be able to study.

Directed by

Mario Camus

Written by

Mario Camus, Antonio Larreta, Manolo Matji

Based on the novel by

Miguel Delibes

Starring

Alfredo Landa, Terele Pávez, Belén Ballesteros, Juan Sachez

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1960sanimalsbased on novel or bookfamilyland ownerobediencepeasantpovertyrural areasacrificeservantspainwoman director

Rating12 (ES)

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