La sombra del ciprés es alargada (1990)
Avila, early twentieth century. Pedro, a boy of nine years, accompanied by his tutor, comes to live in the house of Don Mateo, a teacher that from that moment will be responsible for his education. Pedro begins an almost familiar relationship with Doña Gregoria and Martina, wife and daughter of his master. The appearance of Alfredo, and roommate and colleague of studies, complete the circle of his emotional environment. Provincial life, relationships with peers and the special relationship between life and death instilled by Don Mateo, definitely will influence his future life.
Director: Luis Alcoriza
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: May 19, 1990
Cast
- Emilio Gutiérrez Caba - Mateo Lesmes
- Fiorella Faltoyano - Doña Gregoria
- Juanjo Guerenabarrena - Pedro
- Claudia Gravy - Leonor
- María Rojo - Jane
- Dany Prius
- María Luisa San José - Madre de Alfredo
- Julián Pastor
- Miguel Ángel García - Alfredo
- Iván Fernández - Pedro niño
Screenplay
- Luis Alcoriza (Dialogue)
- Miguel Delibes (Novel)
Music: Gregorio García Segura
Cinematography: Hans Burmann
Editing: José Antonio Rojo
Production: Alcid Films S.A., Conacite Dos, Rosa García Producciones Cinematográficas, TVE
Country: Spain, Mexico
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Luis Alcoriza
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is La sombra del ciprés es alargada about?
- Avila, early twentieth century. Pedro, a boy of nine years, accompanied by his tutor, comes to live in the house of Don Mateo, a teacher that from that moment will be responsible for his education. Pedro begins an almost familiar relationship with Doña Gregoria and Martina, wife and daughter of his master. The appearance of Alfredo, and roommate and colleague of studies, complete the circle of his emotional environment. Provincial life, relationships with peers and the special relationship between life and death instilled by Don Mateo, definitely will influence his future life.
- Who directed La sombra del ciprés es alargada?
- La sombra del ciprés es alargada was directed by Luis Alcoriza.
- Who stars in La sombra del ciprés es alargada?
- La sombra del ciprés es alargada stars Emilio Gutiérrez Caba, Fiorella Faltoyano, Juanjo Guerenabarrena, Claudia Gravy, María Rojo, Dany Prius.
- How long is La sombra del ciprés es alargada?
- La sombra del ciprés es alargada has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is La sombra del ciprés es alargada?
- La sombra del ciprés es alargada is a Drama film.
- Where was La sombra del ciprés es alargada produced?
- La sombra del ciprés es alargada was produced in Spain, Mexico.