Heart of the Forest (1979)
Told in a manner more common during the Franco era, this movie tells the story of a man who fought with the Republican forces during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) and has been hiding in the hills for 10 years. Local people help him avoid constant searches by the police, who know he is there. A returning exile seeks him out to try and get him to surrender, with tragic consequences for both of them.
Director: Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: February 1, 1979
Cast
- Norman Briski - Juan
- Ángela Molina - Amparo
- Luis Politti - El andarín
- Víctor Valverde - Suso
- Santiago Ramos - Atiano
Screenplay
Cinematography: Teo Escamilla
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Heart of the Forest about?
- Told in a manner more common during the Franco era, this movie tells the story of a man who fought with the Republican forces during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) and has been hiding in the hills for 10 years. Local people help him avoid constant searches by the police, who know he is there. A returning exile seeks him out to try and get him to surrender, with tragic consequences for both of them.
- Who directed Heart of the Forest?
- Heart of the Forest was directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón.
- Who stars in Heart of the Forest?
- Heart of the Forest stars Norman Briski, Ángela Molina, Luis Politti, Víctor Valverde, Santiago Ramos.
- How long is Heart of the Forest?
- Heart of the Forest has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Heart of the Forest?
- Heart of the Forest is a Drama film.
- Where was Heart of the Forest produced?
- Heart of the Forest was produced in Spain.