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Heart of the Forest

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.

Top Cast

  • Norman Briski

    Norman Briski

    Juan

  • Ángela Molina

    Ángela Molina

    Amparo

  • Luis Politti

    Luis Politti

    El andarín

  • Víctor Valverde

    Víctor Valverde

    Suso

  • Santiago Ramos

    Santiago Ramos

    Atiano

Overview

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.

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5.7 / 10
7 Reviews
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