The Anchorite (1976)

The Anchorite (1976) poster

Eleven years ago Fernando Tobajas, a man of a certain age, decided to live in the bathroom, in which he created a small apartment, and never leaves it. Tobajas has given up everything except vanity, and his contacts with the world are reduced to visits from friends and messages sent through the toilet inside aspirin tubes in the hope that someone will receive them and know about his existence. Arabel Lee, a beautiful girl, finds one of those messages.

Director: Juan Estelrich March
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 108 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Alejandro Ulloa
Editing: Pedro del Rey
Production: Incine, Arcadie Productions, Hispano Foxfilms
Country: Spain, France
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Juan Estelrich March
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Anchorite about?
Eleven years ago Fernando Tobajas, a man of a certain age, decided to live in the bathroom, in which he created a small apartment, and never leaves it. Tobajas has given up everything except vanity, and his contacts with the world are reduced to visits from friends and messages sent through the toilet inside aspirin tubes in the hope that someone will receive them and know about his existence. Arabel Lee, a beautiful girl, finds one of those messages.
Who directed The Anchorite?
The Anchorite was directed by Juan Estelrich March.
Who stars in The Anchorite?
The Anchorite stars Fernando Fernán Gómez, José María Mompín, Charo Soriano, Maribel Ayuso, Martine Audó, Claude Dauphin.
How long is The Anchorite?
The Anchorite has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
What genre is The Anchorite?
The Anchorite is a Drama film.
Where was The Anchorite produced?
The Anchorite was produced in Spain, France.