The Monastery of the Vultures
El monasterio de los buitres
Synopsis
In a remote Mexican monastery, a Father Prior subjects young seminarians to psychoanalysis to test their vocation. As sessions peel back secrets and doubts, faith, desire, and authority collide.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Francisco del Villar
- Screenplay & Story
- Vicente Leñero, Francisco del Villar
- Original Score
- Gustavo César Carrión
- Original Title
- El monasterio de los buitres
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Estudios Churubusco Azteca
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francisco del Villar
Vicente Leñero, Francisco del Villar
Gustavo César Carrión
Gabriel Figueroa
Carlos Savage
Francisco del Villar
Department Leadership Roster
Carlos Savage
Editor
Francisco del Villar
Producer
Francisco del Villar
Director
Gabriel Figueroa
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Monastery of the Vultures
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What is The Monastery of the Vultures about?
In a remote Mexican monastery, a Father Prior subjects young seminarians to psychoanalysis to test their vocation. As sessions peel back secrets and doubts, faith, desire, and authority collide.
Who directed The Monastery of the Vultures?
The Monastery of the Vultures was directed by Francisco del Villar.
Who stars in The Monastery of the Vultures?
The principal cast of The Monastery of the Vultures includes Enrique Lizalde, Enrique Álvarez Félix, Irma Serrano, Augusto Benedico, Enrique Rocha.
When was The Monastery of the Vultures released and how long is it?
The Monastery of the Vultures was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Monastery of the Vultures?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Monastery of the Vultures was composed by Gustavo César Carrión.