Ambel: una historia de Cehegín

A quiet, affectionate look at local filmmaking, more interesting for its devotion than its drama.

Directed by

Jose A. Morales

Genres

Documentary

Starring

José María López Oñate, Salvador Sánchez Morales, Juan de Dios López Moreno

Tagline

A duel of honor, a life in seclusion, a story that endures.

Overview

This short documentary explores the filmmaking process behind Ambel (2014), a historical drama directed by José María López Oñate. The film tells the story of Martín de Ambel, a 17th-century nobleman who, after a duel of honor in which he kills the town’s Chief Constable, Don Alonso de Góngora, is forced to take refuge for more than 30 years in the Church of La Concepción to preserve his life.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Art, guilt, isolation, faith

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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