The Blind Sunflowers (2008)

The Blind Sunflowers (2008) poster

Orense, Spain, 1940, just after the end of the Civil War. Every time Elena locks the door of her home, she and her children become the faithful guardians of a sacred secret: Ricardo, her husband, their father, hides in the house, trying to avoid the brutal political persecution of the victors, who hunt, as if they were wild animals, and imprison or execute, those who have lost the bloody and tragic struggle…

Director: José Luis Cuerda
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Lucio Godoy
Cinematography: Hans Burmann
Editing: Nacho Ruiz Capillas
Production: Producciones Labarouta, Sogecine, Produccions A Modiño, E.O.P.C.
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Themes

Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse

Keywords

mother, confession, fugitive, repression

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Blind Sunflowers about?
Orense, Spain, 1940, just after the end of the Civil War. Every time Elena locks the door of her home, she and her children become the faithful guardians of a sacred secret: Ricardo, her husband, their father, hides in the house, trying to avoid the brutal political persecution of the victors, who hunt, as if they were wild animals, and imprison or execute, those who have lost the bloody and tragic struggle…
Who directed The Blind Sunflowers?
The Blind Sunflowers was directed by José Luis Cuerda.
Who stars in The Blind Sunflowers?
The Blind Sunflowers stars Maribel Verdú, Javier Cámara, Raúl Arévalo, Roger Príncep, José Ángel Egido, Martiño Rivas.
How long is The Blind Sunflowers?
The Blind Sunflowers has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
What genre is The Blind Sunflowers?
The Blind Sunflowers is a Drama film.
Where was The Blind Sunflowers produced?
The Blind Sunflowers was produced in Spain.
What are the themes of The Blind Sunflowers?
The themes of The Blind Sunflowers include: Paralyzing Guilt and Remorse.