The Bastards' Fig Tree (2017)
A trigger-happy Nationalist fears retribution from the son of a man he executed. To mollify the boy's anger, he takes a drastic step: he keeps constant watch over the fig tree the boy has planted at his father's gravesite. As the years pass, the man's lonely vigil makes him a tourist attraction, much to the chagrin of his former colleagues.
Director: Ana Murugarren
Genre: Drama, Comedy
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: November 22, 2017
Cast
- Karra Elejalde - Rogelio
- Carlos Areces - Ermo
- Pepa Aniorte - Cipriana
- Mikel Losada - Pedro Alberto
- Jordi Sánchez - Benito Muro
- Ramón Barea - Don Eulogio
- Marcos Balgañón - Gabino (niño)
- Juanlu Escudero - Salvador
- José Luis Esteban - Eduardo
- Ylenia Baglietto - Loreto
Screenplay
- Ramiro Pinilla (Novel)
- Ana Murugarren (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Josu Inchaustegui
Editing: Ana Murugarren
Production: Blogmedia, Ministerio de Cultura España, Elkargi SGR, EiTB
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Box Office: $47,255
Original Language: es
Themes
Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Parody and Spoof
Keywords
based on novel or book, satire, basque country, spain, soldier, execution
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bastards' Fig Tree about?
- A trigger-happy Nationalist fears retribution from the son of a man he executed. To mollify the boy's anger, he takes a drastic step: he keeps constant watch over the fig tree the boy has planted at his father's gravesite. As the years pass, the man's lonely vigil makes him a tourist attraction, much to the chagrin of his former colleagues.
- Who directed The Bastards' Fig Tree?
- The Bastards' Fig Tree was directed by Ana Murugarren.
- Who stars in The Bastards' Fig Tree?
- The Bastards' Fig Tree stars Karra Elejalde, Carlos Areces, Pepa Aniorte, Mikel Losada, Jordi Sánchez, Ramón Barea.
- How long is The Bastards' Fig Tree?
- The Bastards' Fig Tree has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is The Bastards' Fig Tree?
- The Bastards' Fig Tree is a Drama, Comedy film.
- How much did The Bastards' Fig Tree gross?
- The Bastards' Fig Tree grossed $47,255 worldwide.
- Where was The Bastards' Fig Tree produced?
- The Bastards' Fig Tree was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of The Bastards' Fig Tree?
- The themes of The Bastards' Fig Tree include: Political Satire and Social Critique, Dark Comedy and Twisted Humor, Satirical Tales and Social Critique, Political Satire and Social Folly, Parody and Spoof.