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Cows

Cows

19926.41h 36m

Overview

An act of cowardice influences the lives of two Basque families over three generations.

Directed by Julio Medem
Written by Julio Medem, Michel Gaztambide
Produced by Enrique López Lavigne
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Top Cast

Emma Suárez

Emma Suárez

Cristina

Carmelo Gómez

Carmelo Gómez

Manuel / Ignacio / Peru

Ana Torrent

Ana Torrent

Catalina

Karra Elejalde

Karra Elejalde

Ilegorri / Lucas

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Klara Badiola

Madalen

Txema Blasco

Txema Blasco

Manuel

Kandido Uranga

Kandido Uranga

Carmelo / Juan

Pilar Bardem

Pilar Bardem

Paulina

Miguel Ángel García

Miguel Ángel García

Peru as a Child

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Ane Sánchez

Cristina as a Child

Themes & Keywords

civil warbasque country, spain

About Cows

Cows is a drama, mystery, romance, war film released in 1992 exploring themes of civil war, basque country, spain. Directed by Julio Medem, it stars Emma Suárez, Carmelo Gómez, Ana Torrent. An act of cowardice influences the lives of two Basque families over three generations.

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