Far from the Trees (1972)
An unprejudiced portrait of Spanish folklore and a crude analysis in black and white of its intimate relationship with atavism and superstition, with violence and pain, with blood and death; a story of terror, a journey to the most sinister and ancestral Spain; the one that lived far from the most visited tourist destinations, from the economic miracle and unstoppable progress, relentlessly promoted by the Franco regime during the sixties.
Director: Jacinto Esteva
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: May 19, 1972
Cast
- Luis González Seara - Narrator (voice)
- Manuel Cano - Voice (voice)
- Marta Mejías - Voice (voice)
- Antonio Gades - Self - Dancer
- Antonio 'Chamaco' Borrero - Self - Toreador
- Manuel Benítez el Cordobés - Self - Toreador (uncredited)
Screenplay
Cinematography: Manuel Esteban, Milton Stefani
Editing: Ramón Quadreny, Juan Luis Oliver
Production: Filmscontacto
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Budget: $9,217
Original Language: es
Keywords
franco regime (francoism), matador (bullfighter), anthropology, religious cult, animal cruelty, popular festivity, spanish folklore
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Far from the Trees about?
- An unprejudiced portrait of Spanish folklore and a crude analysis in black and white of its intimate relationship with atavism and superstition, with violence and pain, with blood and death; a story of terror, a journey to the most sinister and ancestral Spain; the one that lived far from the most visited tourist destinations, from the economic miracle and unstoppable progress, relentlessly promoted by the Franco regime during the sixties.
- Who directed Far from the Trees?
- Far from the Trees was directed by Jacinto Esteva.
- Who stars in Far from the Trees?
- Far from the Trees stars Luis González Seara, Manuel Cano, Marta Mejías, Antonio Gades, Antonio 'Chamaco' Borrero, Manuel Benítez el Cordobés.
- How long is Far from the Trees?
- Far from the Trees has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Far from the Trees?
- Far from the Trees is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Far from the Trees?
- Far from the Trees had a budget of $9,217.
- Where was Far from the Trees produced?
- Far from the Trees was produced in Spain.