Réquiem por un campesino español

A quiet, sorrowful remembrance that unfolds like a mass for the dead, heavy with conscience and slow-burning regret.

Directed by

Francesc Betriu

Genres

Crime, War, Drama

Starring

Antonio Banderas, Terele Pávez, Francisco Algora

Overview

Hypocrisy and betrayal are the two dramatic pivots in this effective, emotionally gripping tragedy about the life and death of Paco (Antonio Banderas), a Spanish peasant who had been fighting against the feudal landowning system that kept farmers impoverished. Paco's life is told in flashbacks by a priest (Antonio Ferrandis) who is seen officiating at an anniversary mass attended by three wealthy landowners and no one else. The priest recalls Paco's baptism, his communion, his marriage ceremony and then his work for the peasants as he advocated and led them in a land-reform movement. The rest of the story will rest heavy on the priest's conscience, as he looks out at his empty church.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, dark and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Betrayal, class, guilt, justice

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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