Heart of the Forest (1979)

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.

Starring: Norman Briski, Ángela Molina, Luis Politti, Víctor Valverde

Categories: Drama