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La sombra del ciprés es alargada (1990): Cast

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La sombra del ciprés es alargada is a 1990 drama directed by Luis Alcoriza, starring Iván Fernández as Pedro niño, Juanjo Guerenabarrena and Emilio Gutiérrez Caba. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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La sombra del ciprés es alargada (1990) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Luis Alcoriza
Genre
Drama
Original language
Spanish
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is La sombra del ciprés es alargada About?

The premise of La sombra del ciprés es alargada without spoilers.

Set in early‑20th‑century Ávila, nine‑year‑old Pedro arrives with his tutor to live with schoolmaster Don Mateo, who will guide his education. He quickly bonds with Don Mateo’s wife, Doña Gregoria, and his daughter, Martina. Alfredo, a fellow student and roommate, later joins, completing his circle of friendships. In the provincial setting, the relationships and Don Mateo’s lessons on life and death shape Pedro’s future.

La sombra del ciprés es alargada Themes & Keywords

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  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

La sombra del ciprés es alargada Cast & Characters

Iván Fernández leads the cast as Pedro niño, with Juanjo Guerenabarrena as Pedro and Emilio Gutiérrez Caba as Mateo Lesmes. Directed by Luis Alcoriza; 32 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Luis Alcoriza

More films directed by Luis Alcoriza: All Souls’ Day, Terror and Black Lace, National Calvary and At a Lame Pace.

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La sombra del ciprés es alargada FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of La sombra del ciprés es alargada, each answered in a sentence.

How long is La sombra del ciprés es alargada?

La sombra del ciprés es alargada runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was La sombra del ciprés es alargada released?

La sombra del ciprés es alargada was released on May 19, 1990.

Who directed La sombra del ciprés es alargada?

La sombra del ciprés es alargada was directed by Luis Alcoriza.

More films by Luis Alcoriza

Who is in the cast of La sombra del ciprés es alargada?

La sombra del ciprés es alargada stars Iván Fernández as Pedro niño, Juanjo Guerenabarrena as Pedro and Emilio Gutiérrez Caba as Mateo Lesmes, among 32 credited actors.

Does La sombra del ciprés es alargada have a post-credit scene?

No. La sombra del ciprés es alargada has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is La sombra del ciprés es alargada in?

The original language of La sombra del ciprés es alargada is Spanish.

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