Life in Shadows (1949)
The creative and ambitious Carlos, a young Spanish film buff, manages to become a professional camera operator with time and effort, and is also blessed with the love of Ana, which he has longed for; but the outbreak of the Civil War in 1936 changes everything for both of them.
Director: Lorenzo Llobet Gràcia
Genre: Drama, History, War
Runtime: 74 min
Release Date: April 6, 1949
Cast
- Fernando Fernán Gómez - Carlos
- María Dolores Pradera - Ana
- Isabel de Pomés - Clara
- Fernando Sancho - Film Producer
- Alfonso Estela - Luis
- Félix de Pomés - Mr. Durán
- Graciela Crespo - Mrs. Durán
- Mary Santpere - Handmaid
- Marta Flores - Wife
- Miquel Graneri - Husband
Screenplay
- Lorenzo Llobet Gràcia (Screenplay)
- Victorio Aguado (Screenplay)
- Lorenzo Llobet Gràcia (Screenstory)
Music: Jesús García Leoz
Cinematography: Salvador Torres Garriga
Editing: Ramón Biadiú
Production: Castilla Films
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Themes
Great Depression: Struggle and Survival, Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival
Keywords
husband wife relationship, cinema on cinema, movie business, spanish civil war (1936-39), news reporter, 1930s, war journalism
More Films by Director: Lorenzo Llobet Gràcia
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Life in Shadows about?
- The creative and ambitious Carlos, a young Spanish film buff, manages to become a professional camera operator with time and effort, and is also blessed with the love of Ana, which he has longed for; but the outbreak of the Civil War in 1936 changes everything for both of them.
- Who directed Life in Shadows?
- Life in Shadows was directed by Lorenzo Llobet Gràcia.
- Who stars in Life in Shadows?
- Life in Shadows stars Fernando Fernán Gómez, María Dolores Pradera, Isabel de Pomés, Fernando Sancho, Alfonso Estela, Félix de Pomés.
- How long is Life in Shadows?
- Life in Shadows has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
- What genre is Life in Shadows?
- Life in Shadows is a Drama, History, War film.
- Where was Life in Shadows produced?
- Life in Shadows was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of Life in Shadows?
- The themes of Life in Shadows include: Great Depression: Struggle and Survival, Great Depression: Poverty and Dust Survival.