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Witching & Bitching

2013 1h 49m ES
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★6.4TMDB · 707
ComedyHorror
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A gang of gold thieves land in a coven of witches who are preparing for an ancient ritual... and in need of a sacrifice.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

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Behind the camera

Director
Álex de la Iglesia
Writers
Jorge Guerricaechevarría, Álex de la Iglesia
Languages
Spanish
Countries
Spain, France

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Spain, France.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Álex de la Iglesia, shot by Kiko de la Rica. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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

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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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CAST

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Hugo Silva and Gabriel Ángel Delgado and Mario Casas carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2404738 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Álex de la Iglesia directs. Kiko de la Rica behind the camera. Joan Valent scores. Pablo Blanco cuts. Produced in Spain, France. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

  • 1Released 13 years ago.
  • 2International production across 2 countries: Spain, France.
  • 3Directed by Álex de la Iglesia, shot by Kiko de la Rica. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
  • 4Original score by Joan Valent. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
  • 5Editor Pablo Blanco shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
  • 6Hugo Silva and Gabriel Ángel Delgado and Mario Casas carry the top of the cast.
  • 7IMDB entry: tt2404738 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
  • 8Released under 10 different titles around the world.

The technical file

Cinematography
Kiko de la Rica
Original score
Joan Valent
Editing
Pablo Blanco
Production design
José Luis Arrizabalaga
Costume design
Paco Delgado
Makeup / hair
Lola Gómez
Runtime
109 min · 1h 49m
Aspect ratio (typical)
1.37:1 (Academy)
Status
Released
Budget
$8,000,000
Original language
ES

Awards

  • Goya Award for Best Sound

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Production companies

Who made it

  • Canal+ España

    Canal+ España

    ES

  • Enrique Cerezo

    Enrique Cerezo

    ES

  • La Ferme! Productions

    La Ferme! Productions

    FR

  • TE

    TeleMadrid

    ES

  • ARTE France Cinéma

    ARTE France Cinéma

    FR

  • TVE

    TVE

    ES

Key crew

  • ProducerEnrique Cerezo
  • Production DesignJosé Luis Arrizabalaga
  • Co-ProducerVérane Frédiani
  • Production DesignBiaffra
  • Co-ProducerFranck Ribière
  • EditorPablo Blanco
  • Executive ProducerEnrique Cerezo
  • CastingPilar Moya
  • Costume DesignPaco Delgado
  • StuntsDiego Álvarez
  • StuntsDaniel Carrión
  • Stunt DoubleSheila Mulero
  • First Assistant CameraAarón López Santamaría
  • Visual Effects CompositorPedro Lara
  • Makeup ArtistLola Gómez
  • HairstylistYolanda Piña
  • HairstylistPaco Rodríguez Frías
  • Makeup ArtistMariló Serrano
  • SoundManuel Carrión
  • SoundNicolás de Poulpiquet

Release history · US

When it landed

  • Theatrical (limited)2013-09-20· Austin Fantastic Fest

Also known as

International titles

  • Ведьмы из СугаррамурдиRU
  • 女巫不該讓男人流淚TW
  • Las Brujas De ZugarramurdiES
  • Witching and BitchingUS
  • Les Sorcières de ZugarramurdiFR
  • As Bruxas de ZugarramurdiPT
  • Die Hexen von ZugarramurdiDE
  • ČarodějniceCZ
  • 마녀사냥꾼KR
  • Zugarramurdi'nin CadılarıTR

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