Réquiem por un campesino español

Spain

• 1985-08-29
• ▪

  Crime,

  War,

  Drama
• ▪ 1h-35m

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Overview

Hypocrisy and betrayal are the two dramatic pivots in this effective, emotionally gripping tragedy about the life and death of Paco (Antonio Banderas), a Spanish peasant who had been fighting against the feudal landowning system that kept farmers impoverished. Paco's life is told in flashbacks by a priest (Antonio Ferrandis) who is seen officiating at an anniversary mass attended by three wealthy landowners and no one else. The priest recalls Paco's baptism, his communion, his marriage ceremony and then his work for the peasants as he advocated and led them in a land-reform movement. The rest of the story will rest heavy on the priest's conscience, as he looks out at his empty church.

• Francesc BetriuDirector

  Ramón J. SenderNovel

  Antón García AbrilMusic

  Ramón J. SenderWriter

  Guillermo S. MaldonadoEditor

  Jorge RuizBoom Operator