La sombra del ciprés es alargada (1990) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

1990 · 100 mins · Spanish

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Directed by

Luis Alcoriza

Starring

Emilio Gutiérrez Caba, María Jesús Hoyos, María Rojo, Julián Pastor, Miguel Ángel García, María Luisa San José

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.