South from Granada

A sun-drenched, gently bittersweet wander through village life and young love, more wistful than dramatic, with a soft ache at its edges.

Directed by

Fernando Colomo

Genres

Drama, Comedy, Romance

Starring

Matthew Goode, Verónica Sánchez, Antonio Resines

Tagline

He went looking for inspiration, but found more than he bargained for.

Overview

Brenan arrives at Yegen on foot, interrupting the funeral held for the daughter of the local cacique. He collapses from dysentery and soon learns that the local cacique, Don Fernando, is leaving for Granada with his wife. Brenan rents Fernando’s house for a year and soon enlists the services of María as housekeeper and cook and becomes friends with a local man named Paco. Brenan spends most of his time reading, walking, and trying to write poetry.His friends Dora Carrington, Lytton Strachey (who is ill), and Ralph Partridge visit for a couple of days. Brenan, who has been maintaining a correspondence with Carrington, learns during the visit that Partridge and Carrington are engaged. He is crushed, as he had been in love with Carrington.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, romantic and whimsical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Love, identity, isolation, family

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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