Bécquer and the Witches (2018)
In 1864, the Spanish poet Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer (1836-70), suffering from health problems, retires to the monastery of Veruela. Far from the noise and worldly activity of the capital, he immerses himself in the landscape of the mysterious Moncayo mountain. There, he discovers a new world full of legends that converge in a small village located at the foot of the mountain: Trasmoz, the Village of the Witches, the only officially cursed village in Spain.
Director: Elena Cid Sebastián
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: October 19, 2018
Cast
- Laura Contreras - The Poet
- Laura Gómez-Lacueva - Aunt Casca
- Rubén Martínez - The Father
- Iluminada Sebastián - The Witch
- Juan Navarro - Bécquer (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Ralph Killhertz
Cinematography: Beltrán García
Editing: Elena Cid Sebastián
Production: Aragón TV, Disentropic Films, Mano Negra Films, Canal Sur
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
countryside, docudrama, witchcraft, portrait of an artist, romantic poet, cursed town
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bécquer and the Witches about?
- In 1864, the Spanish poet Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer (1836-70), suffering from health problems, retires to the monastery of Veruela. Far from the noise and worldly activity of the capital, he immerses himself in the landscape of the mysterious Moncayo mountain. There, he discovers a new world full of legends that converge in a small village located at the foot of the mountain: Trasmoz, the Village of the Witches, the only officially cursed village in Spain.
- Who directed Bécquer and the Witches?
- Bécquer and the Witches was directed by Elena Cid Sebastián.
- Who stars in Bécquer and the Witches?
- Bécquer and the Witches stars Laura Contreras, Laura Gómez-Lacueva, Rubén Martínez, Iluminada Sebastián, Juan Navarro.
- How long is Bécquer and the Witches?
- Bécquer and the Witches has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Bécquer and the Witches?
- Bécquer and the Witches is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Bécquer and the Witches produced?
- Bécquer and the Witches was produced in Spain.