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Réquiem por un campesino español

1985-1h 35min
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5.2 / 10 18

Hypocrisy and betrayal are the two dramatic pivots in this effective, emotionally gripping tragedy about the life and death of Paco (Antonio Banderas), a Spanish peasant who had been fighting against the feudal landowning system that kept farmers impoverished. Paco's life is told in flashbacks by a priest (Antonio Ferrandis) who is seen officiating at an anniversary mass attended by three wealthy landowners and no one else. The priest recalls Paco's baptism, his communion, his marriage ceremony and then his work for the peasants as he advocated and led them in a land-reform movement. The rest of the story will rest heavy on the priest's conscience, as he looks out at his empty church.

Directed by Francesc Betriu

Writers Ramón J. Sender

Stars Antonio Banderas Terele Pávez Francisco Algora

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Cast

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Antonio Banderas

Paco
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Terele Pávez

Jerónima
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Francisco Algora

Zapatero
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Simón Andreu

Don Cástulo
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Mari Carmen Alvarado

Abuela
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Yolanda Botella

Amiga #1 Agueda
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Susana Buen

Amiga #2 Agueda
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Eduardo Calvo

Don Gumersindo
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Fernando Fernán Gómez

Don Valeriano
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Antonio Ferrandis

Mosén Millán
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Fernando Caro

Invitado
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Alfonso Castizo

Guarda Jurado

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