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The Holy Innocents

Play trailer Poster for The Holy Innocents PG,  1984,  1h 45m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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100% Tomatometer 9 Reviews 91% Popcornmeter 500+ Ratings
In the 1960s Spain, Paco (Alfredo Landa), his wife, Régula (Terele Pavez), and his brother-in-law Azarias (Francisco Rabal) work for slave wages on a large plantation. Paco, a brilliant hunter, tries to use his skills to win over his heartless employers, but his talents earn him little respect. Meanwhile, after the aging Azarias loses his job, he is forced to move in with Paco, Régula and their three kids, which further complicates the lives of this impoverished family.

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Wally Hammond Time Out Jun 24, 2006
A moving and mournful valediction to an unforgotten and unforgiven past. Go to Full Review
Janet Maslin New York Times Sep 7, 2004
''The Holy Innocents'' is acted in a plain, utterly convincing style, particularly by Mr. Landa, who arouses great compassion. It culminates in a scene that, even in light of the story that has preceded it, comes as a shock. Go to Full Review
Molly Haskell Vogue Feb 28, 2020
If Spanish director Mario Camus is not in a class with Luis Buñuel or Ermanno Olmi, his The Holy Innocents is nevertheless a major, swelling achievement that should put him on the international map. Go to Full Review
Diego Galán El Pais (Spain) Feb 10, 2020
One of the most beautiful and important movies of the era. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Beatriz Maldivia Espinof Sep 10, 2019
It is an essential film for any movie lover. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Borja Hermoso El Pais (Spain) Sep 10, 2019
One of the emblematic films of Spanish cinema. [Full Review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Cast & Crew

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Mario Camus

Director

Alfredo Landa

Paco

Francisco Rabal

Azarías

Terele Pavez

Régula

Ágata Lys

Doña Pura

Agustín González

Don Pedro

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The Holy Innocents

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Movie Info

Synopsis In the 1960s Spain, Paco (Alfredo Landa), his wife, Régula (Terele Pavez), and his brother-in-law Azarias (Francisco Rabal) work for slave wages on a large plantation. Paco, a brilliant hunter, tries to use his skills to win over his heartless employers, but his talents earn him little respect. Meanwhile, after the aging Azarias loses his job, he is forced to move in with Paco, Régula and their three kids, which further complicates the lives of this impoverished family.
Director
Mario Camus
Producer
Gina Carrera
Screenwriter
Antonio Larreta, Manuel Matji, Mario Camus
Production Co
Televisión Española (TVE), Ganesh Producciones Cinematográficas
Rating
PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 45m
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