South from Granada (2003)
He went looking for inspiration, but found more than he bargained for.
Brenan arrives at Yegen on foot, interrupting the funeral held for the daughter of the local cacique. He collapses from dysentery and soon learns that the local cacique, Don Fernando, is leaving for Granada with his wife. Brenan rents Fernando’s house for a year and soon enlists the services of María as housekeeper and cook and becomes friends with a local man named Paco. Brenan spends most of his time reading, walking, and trying to write poetry.His friends Dora Carrington, Lytton Strachey (who is ill), and Ralph Partridge visit for a couple of days. Brenan, who has been maintaining a correspondence with Carrington, learns during the visit that Partridge and Carrington are engaged. He is crushed, as he had been in love with Carrington.
Cast
- Matthew Goode - Gerald Brenan
- Verónica Sánchez - Juliana
- Antonio Resines - Don Virgilio
- Guillermo Toledo - Paco
- Ángela Molina - Doña Felicidad
- Laurence Fox - Ralph Partridge
- Jessica Kate Meyer - Dora Carrington
- James Fleet - Lytton Strachey
Screenplay
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is South from Granada about?
- Brenan arrives at Yegen on foot, interrupting the funeral held for the daughter of the local cacique. He collapses from dysentery and soon learns that the local cacique, Don Fernando, is leaving for Granada with his wife. Brenan rents Fernando’s house for a year and soon enlists the services of María as housekeeper and cook and becomes friends with a local man named Paco. Brenan spends most of his time reading, walking, and trying to write poetry.His friends Dora Carrington, Lytton Strachey (who is ill), and Ralph Partridge visit for a couple of days. Brenan, who has been maintaining a correspondence with Carrington, learns during the visit that Partridge and Carrington are engaged. He is crushed, as he had been in love with Carrington.
- Who directed South from Granada?
- South from Granada was directed by Fernando Colomo.
- Who stars in South from Granada?
- South from Granada stars Matthew Goode, Verónica Sánchez, Antonio Resines, Guillermo Toledo, Ángela Molina, Laurence Fox.
- How long is South from Granada?
- South from Granada has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- What genre is South from Granada?
- South from Granada is a Drama, Comedy, Romance film.
- How much did South from Granada gross?
- South from Granada grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was South from Granada produced?
- South from Granada was produced in Spain.