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Ambel, la película

2014

A somber, slow historical drama that traps you in confinement and quiet moral weight.

Directed by
José María López Oñate
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Manuel Menárguez, Adrian Alonso, Antonio José Ruíz Alguacil
Overview
Victim of the stagnant and hypocritical society of the 17th century, Martín de Ambel will be forced to live for 36 years within the walls of the Iglesia de la Concepción after committing murder to defend the honor of his family.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
José María López Oñate
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
Manuel Menárguez, Adrian Alonso, Antonio José Ruíz Alguacil
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Tone
    Pacing
    slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • faith
    • isolation
    • guilt
    • justice
    • family
    Places
    • single country house
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • true story
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action1
    Horror2
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance1
    Tension4
    Darkness6
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight7

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    Genres
    drama, history
    Directed by
    José María López Oñate
    Starring
    Manuel Menárguez, Adrian Alonso, Antonio José Ruíz Alguacil, Paloma López Carreño, María Carmen García Salcedo
    Country
    Spain
    Languages
    Spanish

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