The Enchanted Forest

1987 1h 48m ES

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7.0

SOLID

★7.0TMDB · 40

Comedy

Synopsis

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In Galicia, in northern Spain, Malvís, a frustrated day laborer who, fed up with his life, has become a clumsy bandit, tries to make a name for himself by robbing travelers passing through a forest inhabited by colorful characters.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Alfredo Landa
Malvís
Tito Valverde
Geraldo
Alejandra Grepi
Hermelinda
Encarna Paso
Juanita Arruallo
Miguel Rellán
Fiz de Cotovelo
Luma Gómez
Marica da Fame
Amparo Baró
Amelia Roade
Alicia Hermida
Gloria Roade

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: José Luis Cuerda
Writers: Rafael Azcona
Languages: Spanish
Countries: Spain

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ERA

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

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2 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by José Luis Cuerda, shot by Javier Aguirresarobe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Juan Ignacio San Mateo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Alfredo Landa and Tito Valverde and Alejandra Grepi carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0092693 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 40 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

José Luis Cuerda directs. Javier Aguirresarobe behind the camera. José Nieto scores. Juan Ignacio San Mateo cuts. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in Spanish.

Trivia

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139 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by José Luis Cuerda, shot by Javier Aguirresarobe. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by José Nieto. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Juan Ignacio San Mateo shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Alfredo Landa and Tito Valverde and Alejandra Grepi carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0092693 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 40 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.