A bitter sweet comedy set in the divided sides of Spain facing each other in the Civil War, winner of 13 Goya awards.
A company of itinerant artists providing entertainment for republican soldiers during the Civil War finds itself in the nationalist zone by mistake, and its members end up in prison. In order to save themselves, they must put on a performance for the military officers, in praise of the nationalist side’s values and against republican principles.
Technical specifications
Screenplay
Rafael Azcona, Carlos Saura
Actors
Carmen Maura, Andrés Pajares, Gabino Diego, Maurizio de Razza, José Sancho, Miguel Rellán, Aurora Bautista
Photography
José Luis Alcaine
Music
Alejandro Massó
Duration
102 minutes
Awards
Goya Awards: 13, including best film, best director and best male and female actors.
