El forastero
Synopsis
A stranger arrives in the country from a distant galaxy. He lands somewhere in the Andes near the small town of Paucartambo in Cusco. He comes from an annihilated planet and has been sent in search of a habitable world where his civilization can settle. When the stranger enters into contact with the village people he gradually regains his human condition. He finds love and sex with a prostitute, who is waiting for miracle, he finds a strange mixture of goodness and greed in the village mayor and his family and with the indigenous poet and shaman he grows closer to the bounty, beauty and unfathomable mystery of nature.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Federico García Hurtado
- Screenplay & Story
- Federico García Hurtado
- Original Title
- El forastero
- Country of Origin
- Peru, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Federico García Hurtado
Federico García Hurtado
Pilar Roca, Nieves Olmedo
Department Leadership Roster
Federico García Hurtado
Writer
Federico García Hurtado
Director
Pilar Roca
Producer
Nieves Olmedo
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About El forastero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is El forastero about?
A stranger arrives in the country from a distant galaxy. He lands somewhere in the Andes near the small town of Paucartambo in Cusco. He comes from an annihilated planet and has been sent in search of a habitable world where his civilization can settle. When the stranger enters into contact with the village people he gradually regains his human condition. He finds love and sex with a prostitute, who is waiting for miracle, he finds a strange mixture of goodness and greed in the village mayor and his family and with the indigenous poet and shaman he grows closer to the bounty, beauty and unfathomable mystery of nature.
Who directed El forastero?
El forastero was directed by Federico García Hurtado.
Who stars in El forastero?
The principal cast of El forastero includes Nacho Duato, Tania Helfgott, Carlos Sobera, Gabriela Velásquez, Antonio Arrué.
When was El forastero released and how long is it?
El forastero was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.