To an Unknown God
A un dios desconocido
Synopsis
José, a fifty-year-old homosexual magician, feels the need to return to Granada, the place where he spent his childhood, perhaps to embrace the painful memory of tragic experiences, perhaps to bury it definitively.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Madrid
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jaime Chávarri
- Screenplay & Story
- Elías Querejeta, Jaime Chávarri
- Original Score
- Luis de Pablo
- Original Title
- A un dios desconocido
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Elías Querejeta PC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jaime Chávarri
Elías Querejeta, Jaime Chávarri
Luis de Pablo
Teo Escamilla
Pablo G. del Amo
Elías Querejeta
Department Leadership Roster
Jaime Chávarri
Director
Luis de Pablo
Original Music Composer
Elías Querejeta
Screenplay
Jaime Chávarri
Screenplay
Elías Querejeta
Producer
Teo Escamilla
Director of Photography
Pablo G. del Amo
Editor
Rafael Palmero
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About To an Unknown God
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is To an Unknown God about?
José, a fifty-year-old homosexual magician, feels the need to return to Granada, the place where he spent his childhood, perhaps to embrace the painful memory of tragic experiences, perhaps to bury it definitively.
Who directed To an Unknown God?
To an Unknown God was directed by Jaime Chávarri.
Who stars in To an Unknown God?
The principal cast of To an Unknown God includes Héctor Alterio, María Rosa Salgado, Mercedes Sampietro, Marisa Porcel, Xabier Elorriaga.
When was To an Unknown God released and how long is it?
To an Unknown God was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for To an Unknown God?
The original motion picture soundtrack for To an Unknown God was composed by Luis de Pablo.