The Nest (1980)

The Nest (1980) poster

In a town near Salamanca, an eccentric widower, aged 60, is captivated by an imp, a precocious 13 year old. Alejandro is wealthy and alone, passing time with music, chess, and his shotgun. Gregoria (Goyita) the daughter of a weak-willed policeman and his bullying wife, is a budding naturalist who conspires to meet Alejandro. Even though he knows the village is talking, Alejandro spends time with Goyita, on walks, horseback rides, and dinners. He's enchanted and tells his friend the village priest that he's living for the first time. Goyita makes new demands on Alejandro, and he must decide how to be true to his ethics and to this Platonic yet highly-charged relationship.

Director: Jaime de Armiñán
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Teo Escamilla
Editing: José Luis Matesanz
Production: Cinespania S.A., A-Punto ELSA
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Themes

Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

small town, teenage girl, older man younger woman relationship

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Nest about?
In a town near Salamanca, an eccentric widower, aged 60, is captivated by an imp, a precocious 13 year old. Alejandro is wealthy and alone, passing time with music, chess, and his shotgun. Gregoria (Goyita) the daughter of a weak-willed policeman and his bullying wife, is a budding naturalist who conspires to meet Alejandro. Even though he knows the village is talking, Alejandro spends time with Goyita, on walks, horseback rides, and dinners. He's enchanted and tells his friend the village priest that he's living for the first time. Goyita makes new demands on Alejandro, and he must decide how to be true to his ethics and to this Platonic yet highly-charged relationship.
Who directed The Nest?
The Nest was directed by Jaime de Armiñán.
Who stars in The Nest?
The Nest stars Héctor Alterio, Ana Torrent, Luis Politti, Agustín González, Patricia Adriani, Amparo Baró.
How long is The Nest?
The Nest has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
What genre is The Nest?
The Nest is a Drama film.
Where was The Nest produced?
The Nest was produced in Spain.
What are the themes of The Nest?
The themes of The Nest include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.