Cutting Heads

Cutting Heads

94 mins | Drama, History | Oct. 16, 1970

In a castle, somewhere in the Thirld World, Diaz is delirious, dreaming of the power he had in Eldorado, while oppressing the indians, workers and peasants. He is well aware of the menace his old victims represent, while a miracle-making shepherd fascinates and frightens him. Diaz finds a countrywoman, symbol of purity, and prepares a ceremony in his castle resembling his own funeral.

Cutting Heads

94 mins | Drama, History | Oct. 16, 1970

Cutting Heads
In a castle, somewhere in the Thirld World, Diaz is delirious, dreaming of the power he had in Eldorado, while oppressing the indians, workers and peasants. He is well aware of the menace his old victims represent, while a miracle-making shepherd fascinates and frightens him. Diaz finds a countrywoman, symbol of purity, and prepares a ceremony in his castle resembling his own funeral.
IMDb rating 5.8
Producers Mapa Filmes, Filmscontacto
Original title Cabezas cortadas
Directors Manuel Esteban Marquilles, Manuel Pérez Estremera, Glauber Rocha
Writers Ricardo Muñoz Suay, Augusto M. Torres, Glauber Rocha, Josefa Pruna

Cast

Francisco Rabal

as Díaz II

Pierre Clémenti

as Shepherd

Marta May

as Soledad

Rosa Maria Penna

as Dulcinéa

Emma Cohen

as Gypsy Dancer

Luis Ciges

as Blind Beggar