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Release Year1973
Runtime1h 28m
LanguageSpanish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, TV Movie
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DirectorPedro Amalio López
WritersPedro Amalio López
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast6 credited
Also Known AsEl canto de la cigarra
About El canto de la cigarra
The teenage Bisbi, who plays the role of mother to her younger siblings, is the daughter of the indolent Aris, someone who just observes the passing of the years, hoping that circumstances will provide what his family may need, like the cicada in the fable; even when Bisbi tries to make him understand that their survival depends on their personal effort, which is what the industrious ant did every day…
Directed by Pedro Amalio López, El canto de la cigarra leans on a strong ensemble — José Bódalo, Maribel Martín, Irene Daina — 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 1973.
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