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Release Year1986
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageES
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes4
DirectorBenito Rabal
WritersBenito Rabal
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast5 credited
Also Known AsEl hermano bastardo de Dios
About El hermano bastardo de Dios
This drama concerns a seven-year-old boy, Pepe Luis (Lucas Martin, as the younger Pepe and Paco Rabal Cerezales as Pepe at ten) who lives through the rise of Franco and the ensuing years under the fascist dictator. Presented from the perspective of the young Pepe, the Civil War and Franco are irrelevant to his own concerns: daydreaming about a pretty girl he likes, fighting with other boys, helping the priest at a funeral service, and similar activities. Pepe lives with his uncle and grandparents, and whether he is aware of it or not, the war impinges on their lives in several ways. The title of the film derives from little Pepe's contention that God is not responsible for the war, just some "bastard brother" of the Creator.
Directed by Benito Rabal, El hermano bastardo de Dios leans on a strong ensemble — Francisco Rabal, Asunción Balaguer, Liberto Rabal — 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 1986.
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