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Release Year1936
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorFrancisco Camacho
WritersFrancisco Camacho
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsEl cura de aldea
About El cura de aldea
Father Juan is a humble priest in a small 19th-century village in Salamanca. The quiet, even somber life of this village is recounted by the priest, who is always concerned for the well-being of his parishioners and the condition of the church, which is beginning to show its age.
Directed by Francisco Camacho, El cura de aldea leans on a strong ensemble — Juan de Orduña, María del Carmen Merino, Valentín González — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1936.
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