The Holy Innocents (1984)
In 60s Extremadura, Paco el Bajo and his relatives work during day in a farmhouse, and silently suffer submission to their masters, who exploit them and treat them almost like animals. Meanwhile, Paco dreams that one day his children will be able to study.
Director: Mario Camus
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: April 4, 1984
Cast
- Alfredo Landa - Paco, El Bajo
- Terele Pávez - Régula
- Belén Ballesteros - Nieves
- Juan Sachez - Quirce
- Susana Sánchez - La Niña Chica
- Francisco Rabal - Azarías
- Ágata Lys - Doña Pura
- Agustín González - Don Pedro
- Juan Diego - Señorito Iván
- Mary Carrillo - Señora Marquesa
Screenplay
- Miguel Delibes (Novel)
- Mario Camus
- Manolo Matji (Screenplay)
- Antonio Larreta (Screenplay)
Music: Antón García Abril
Cinematography: Hans Burmann
Editing: José María Biurrún
Production: Ganesh Pictures, TVE, Televisión Española
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: es
Themes
Crushing Despair and the Void, The Life Struggle of a Single Father, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion
Keywords
spain, based on novel or book, sacrifice, servant, peasant, rural area, poverty, family, animals, land owner, woman director, obedience, 1960s
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Holy Innocents about?
- In 60s Extremadura, Paco el Bajo and his relatives work during day in a farmhouse, and silently suffer submission to their masters, who exploit them and treat them almost like animals. Meanwhile, Paco dreams that one day his children will be able to study.
- Who directed The Holy Innocents?
- The Holy Innocents was directed by Mario Camus.
- Who stars in The Holy Innocents?
- The Holy Innocents stars Alfredo Landa, Terele Pávez, Belén Ballesteros, Juan Sachez, Susana Sánchez, Francisco Rabal.
- How long is The Holy Innocents?
- The Holy Innocents has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The Holy Innocents?
- The Holy Innocents is a Drama film.
- How much did The Holy Innocents gross?
- The Holy Innocents grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was The Holy Innocents produced?
- The Holy Innocents was produced in Spain.
- What are the themes of The Holy Innocents?
- The themes of The Holy Innocents include: Crushing Despair and the Void, The Life Struggle of a Single Father, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, A Weary Soul and Exhaustion.