La sombra del ciprés es alargada

Avila, early twentieth century. Pedro, a boy of nine years, accompanied by his tutor, comes to live in the house of Don Mateo, a teacher that from that moment will be responsible for his education. Pedro begins an almost familiar relationship with Doña Gregoria and Martina, wife and daughter of his master. The appearance of Alfredo, and roommate and colleague of studies, complete the circle of his emotional environment. Provincial life, relationships with peers and the special relationship between life and death instilled by Don Mateo, definitely will influence his future life.

• Release date
• May 19, 1990
• Runtime
• 100 min
• Genres
• Drama
• Director
• Luis Alcoriza

Cast

Emilio Gutiérrez Caba Mateo Lesmes Fiorella Faltoyano Doña Gregoria

J

Juanjo Guerenabarrena Pedro Claudia Gravy Leonor María Rojo Jane

D

Dany Prius María Luisa San José Madre de Alfredo Julián Pastor