The Dead Mother

"Killing is as easy as stealing candy from a baby."

1993 1h 52m ES

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6.2

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★6.2TMDB · 20

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Synopsis

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Ismael breaks into the house of a fine art restorer and shoots the homeowner dead, leaving her daughter orphaned and traumatized for life. Years later, Ismael is working in a bar where he sees the daughter again. Paranoid that she has recognised him and will report him, he kidnaps her and holds her hostage, demanding that her hospital pay a ransom for her release. As he spends more time with her, a strange bond develops that causes him to delay the ransom request or fulfil his threats of throwing her in front of a train. But he can’t delay forever…

“Killing is as easy as stealing candy from a baby.”

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Cast

Karra Elejalde
Ismael López de Matauko
Ana Álvarez
Leire
Lio
Maite
Silvia Marsó
Blanca
Elena Irureta
Director Woman
Ramón Barea
Night Club Owner
Gregoria Mangas
Mrs. Millas
Marisol Sáez
Mother

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Juanma Bajo Ulloa
Writers: Juanma Bajo Ulloa, Eduardo Bajo Ulloa
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Spain

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ERA

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33 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Juanma Bajo Ulloa, shot by Javier Aguirresarobe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Bingen Mendizábal. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Pablo Blanco shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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Karra Elejalde and Ana Álvarez and Lio carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Killing is as easy as stealing candy from a baby.".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0107479 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 20 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Juanma Bajo Ulloa directs. Javier Aguirresarobe behind the camera. Bingen Mendizábal scores. Pablo Blanco cuts. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in Spanish.

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133 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Juanma Bajo Ulloa, shot by Javier Aguirresarobe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Bingen Mendizábal. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Pablo Blanco shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Karra Elejalde and Ana Álvarez and Lio carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Killing is as easy as stealing candy from a baby.".
7IMDB entry: tt0107479 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 20 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.