Heart of the Forest (1979)

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.

Released

1979-02-01

Genres

Drama

Runtime

100 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón

TMDB rating

5.7/10 from 7 votes