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The Holy Innocents

PG1h 47m1984Mario Camus
IMDb: 8.1/10Rotten: 100%
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In 60s Extremadura, Paco el Bajo and his relatives work during day in a farmhouse, and silently suffer submission to their masters, who exploit them and treat them almost like animals. Meanwhile, Paco dreams that one day his children will be able to study.

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SpainBased On Novel Or BookSacrificeServantPeasantRural AreaPovertyFamilyAnimalsLand Owner

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What is The Holy Innocents (1984) about?

In 60s Extremadura, Paco el Bajo and his relatives work during day in a farmhouse, and silently suffer submission to their masters, who exploit them and treat them almost like animals. Meanwhile, Paco dreams that one day his children will be able to study.

Who stars in The Holy Innocents?

The Holy Innocents stars Alfredo Landa (Paco, El Bajo), Terele Pávez (Régula), Belén Ballesteros (Nieves), Juan Sachez (Quirce), Susana Sánchez (La Niña Chica). The film was directed by Mario Camus.

How long is The Holy Innocents?

The Holy Innocents has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1984. It is rated PG.

Is The Holy Innocents worth watching?

The Holy Innocents holds an IMDb rating of 8.1/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 100. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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