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El Sur

El Sur

19837.71h 35m

Overview

A woman recalls her childhood growing up in the North of Spain, focusing on her relationship with her father.

Directed by Víctor Erice
Written by Víctor Erice, Adelaida García Morales
Produced by Elías Querejeta
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Top Cast

Omero Antonutti

Omero Antonutti

Agustín Arenas

Sonsoles Aranguren

Sonsoles Aranguren

Estrella - 8 años

Icíar Bollaín

Icíar Bollaín

Estrella - 15 años

Lola Cardona

Lola Cardona

Julia

Rafaela Aparicio

Rafaela Aparicio

Milagros

Aurore Clément

Aurore Clément

Irene Ríos / Laura

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Maria Caro

Casilda

Francisco Merino

Francisco Merino

Enamorado

José Vivó

José Vivó

Camarero

Germaine Montero

Germaine Montero

Doña Rosario

Themes & Keywords

spain

About El Sur

El Sur is a drama film released in 1983 exploring themes of spain. Directed by Víctor Erice, it stars Omero Antonutti, Sonsoles Aranguren, Icíar Bollaín. A woman recalls her childhood growing up in the North of Spain, focusing on her relationship with her father.

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