La sombra del ciprés es alargada

La sombra del ciprés es alargada

100 mins | Drama | May 19, 1990

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.

La sombra del ciprés es alargada

100 mins | Drama | May 19, 1990

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.
Producers TVE, Conacite Dos, Rosa García Producciones Cinematográficas, Alcid Films S.A.
Original title La sombra del ciprés es alargada
Directors Luis Alcoriza
Writers Miguel Delibes, Luis Alcoriza

Cast

Emilio Gutiérrez Caba

as Mateo Lesmes

Fiorella Faltoyano

as Doña Gregoria

Claudia Gravy

as Leonor

María Rojo

as Jane

María Luisa San José

as Madre de Alfredo

Iván Fernández

as Pedro niño

Näelle de Pablos

as Martina

David Toledano

as Niño

Álvaro Moreno

as Niño

Daniel Pellicer

as Niño

Iván Terrón

as Niño

Carlos García

as Niño