The House of Snails
La casa del caracol
Synopsis
A writer secludes himself in the mountains and falls in lust with local Berta. After realizing the oddities of the rural community the author starts to question the lines between reality and fiction.
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Javier Rey
Antonio Prieto
Paz Vega
Berta
Carlos Alcántara
Padre Benito
Norma Martínez
Justa
Pedro Casablanc
Sargento Mauri
Elvira Mínguez
Carmen
Jesús Carroza
Esteban
Fernando Tejero
Editor
Luna Fulgencio
Rosita
Ava Salazar
Sole
Vicente Vergara
Carmelo
María Alfonsa Rosso
Señora Ciega
Luis Centeno
Viejo Seco
Amparo Alcaraz
Periodista mexicana
Release History & Theatrical Window
Spanish Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Macarena Astorga
- Screenplay & Story
- Sandra García Nieto
- Original Score
- Karin Zielinski
- Original Title
- La casa del caracol
- Country of Origin
- Spain, United States of America, Mexico, Peru
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Esto También Pasará, Bowfinger, Basque Films, Tondero, Hippo Entertainment Group, TVE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Macarena Astorga
Sandra García Nieto
Karin Zielinski
Beatriz Colomar
Álvaro Ariza
Department Leadership Roster
Macarena Astorga
Director
Sandra García Nieto
Screenplay
Álvaro Ariza
Producer
Karin Zielinski
Original Music Composer
Beatriz Colomar
Editor
Santiago Tello Pino
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The House of Snails.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The House of Snails
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The House of Snails about?
A writer secludes himself in the mountains and falls in lust with local Berta. After realizing the oddities of the rural community the author starts to question the lines between reality and fiction.
Who directed The House of Snails?
The House of Snails was directed by Macarena Astorga.
Who stars in The House of Snails?
The principal cast of The House of Snails includes Javier Rey, Paz Vega, Carlos Alcántara, Norma Martínez, Pedro Casablanc.
When was The House of Snails released and how long is it?
The House of Snails was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The House of Snails?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The House of Snails was composed by Karin Zielinski.
Is The House of Snails based on a book or true story?
The House of Snails is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Sandra García Nieto".