Heart of the Forest
El corazón del bosque
Synopsis
Told in a manner more common during the Franco era, this movie tells the story of a man who fought with the Republican forces during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) and has been hiding in the hills for 10 years. Local people help him avoid constant searches by the police, who know he is there. A returning exile seeks him out to try and get him to surrender, with tragic consequences for both of them.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
- Screenplay & Story
- Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón, Luis Megino
- Original Title
- El corazón del bosque
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón, Luis Megino
Teo Escamilla
Department Leadership Roster
Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
Writer
Luis Megino
Writer
Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
Director
Teo Escamilla
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Heart of the Forest
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What is Heart of the Forest about?
Told in a manner more common during the Franco era, this movie tells the story of a man who fought with the Republican forces during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) and has been hiding in the hills for 10 years. Local people help him avoid constant searches by the police, who know he is there. A returning exile seeks him out to try and get him to surrender, with tragic consequences for both of them.
Who directed Heart of the Forest?
Heart of the Forest was directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón.
Who stars in Heart of the Forest?
The principal cast of Heart of the Forest includes Norman Briski, Ángela Molina, Luis Politti, Víctor Valverde, Santiago Ramos.
When was Heart of the Forest released and how long is it?
Heart of the Forest was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.