Poniente
Synopsis
After living in Madrid for many years as a teacher, Lucia returns to her hometown after her father's death results in the inheritance of his tomato farm. While fighting the community's racism toward the new illegal workers, Lucia falls in love with the farm's accountant, Curro, a man who shares her cause. The couple is forced to confront the racism of the town and as tensions come to head, they will have to make some decisions that could cost them everything.
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Poniente [2002] de Chus Gutiérrez - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-30
Top Cast
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Cuca Escribano
Lucía
Jose Coronado
Curro
Mariola Fuentes
Perla
Antonio Dechent
Miguel
Antonio de la Torre
Paquito
María Alfonsa Rosso
María
Alba Gutiérrez
Clara
Álex Angulo
Director Colegio
Farid Fatmi
Adbembi
Elvira de Armiñán
Ángela
Marouane Mribti
Saïd
Eric M'Barlishimdim
Chad
Rubén del Castillo
Miguelito
Ricardo Arroyo
Joaquín
Miguel Alcíbar
Dueño del bar
Idilio Cardoso
Pepe
Abdel Aziz El Mountassir
Mohamed
Antonio Salazar
Guarda Jurado
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chus Gutiérrez
- Screenplay & Story
- Icíar Bollaín, Chus Gutiérrez
- Original Score
- Ángel Luis Samos, Tao Gutiérrez
- Original Title
- Poniente
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- EiTB, Amboto Audiovisual S.L., Atresmedia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chus Gutiérrez
Icíar Bollaín, Chus Gutiérrez
Ángel Luis Samos, Tao Gutiérrez
Carles Gusi
Fernando Pardo
Ana Huete, Iñaki Núñez
Department Leadership Roster
Chus Gutiérrez
Director
Fernando Pardo
Editor
Icíar Bollaín
Writer
Chus Gutiérrez
Writer
Víctor Molero
Production Design
Carles Gusi
Director of Photography
Bina Daigeler
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Poniente.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Poniente
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Poniente about?
After living in Madrid for many years as a teacher, Lucia returns to her hometown after her father's death results in the inheritance of his tomato farm. While fighting the community's racism toward the new illegal workers, Lucia falls in love with the farm's accountant, Curro, a man who shares her cause. The couple is forced to confront the racism of the town and as tensions come to head, they will have to make some decisions that could cost them everything.
Who directed Poniente?
Poniente was directed by Chus Gutiérrez.
Who stars in Poniente?
The principal cast of Poniente includes Cuca Escribano, Jose Coronado, Mariola Fuentes, Antonio Dechent, Antonio de la Torre.
When was Poniente released and how long is it?
Poniente was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Poniente?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Poniente was composed by Ángel Luis Samos, Tao Gutiérrez.