(La sombra del ciprés es alargada)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Spain,

Mexico

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

100 minutes

Year:

1990

Directors:

Luis Alcoriza

Production companies:

Alcid Films S.A.,

Conacite Dos,

Rosa García Producciones Cinematográficas,

TVE

Actors:

Mateo Lesmes

Doña Gregoria

Pedro

Leonor

Jane

Crews:

Director

Director of Photography

Casting

Dialogue

Executive Producer