Heart of the Forest(1979)

Told in a manner more common during the Franco era, this movie tells the story of a man who fought with the Republican forces during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) and has been hiding in the hills for 10 years. Local people help him avoid constant searches by the police, who know he is there. A returning exile seeks him out to try and get him to surrender, with tragic consequences for both of them.

Genre: Drama

Director: Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón

Actors: Ángela Molina, Norman Briski, Luis Politti, Víctor Valverde, Santiago Ramos, Raúl Fraire, Norma Bacaicoa, Margarita Mas, Julio César Acera, Ernesto Martín

Release date: 1979-02-01

Country of origin: Spain

Length: 1h 40m

Ratings:

• 6.3/10