La sombra del ciprés es alargada
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.
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La sombra del ciprés es alargada
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 19, 1990
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Drama
User Score
54%
Original Title
La sombra del ciprés es alargada
Production Companies
Alcid Films S.A., Conacite Dos, Rosa García Producciones Cinematográficas, TVE
Director
Luis Alcoriza
Description
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.