The Stilts Explained

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Director:Carlos Saura
Producer:Emiliano Piedra
Studio:Emiliano Piedra PC
Cinematography:Teo Escamilla
Editing:Pablo del Amo
Country:Spain
Language:Spanish

The Stilts (Spanish; Castilian: '''Los zancos'''|links=no) is a 1984 Spanish drama film directed by Carlos Saura and written by Saura and Fernando Fernán-Gómez which stars Fernán-Gómez, Laura del Sol, Francisco Rabal, and Antonio Banderas.

Plot

Following the death of his significant other and his own attempted suicide, old professor Angel falls for younger neighbor Teresa, who is married to Alberto. Angel's sexual advances are initially rejected by Teresa, and upon seeing her with her husband, Angel ends up attempting suicide again.

Production

The film is an Emiliano Piedra PC production. It boasted a 70 million budget. Shooting locations included Torrelodones.[1]

Release

The film screened at the 41st Venice International Film Festival in September 1984.[2] The film was not received with enthusiasm by critics, who generally considered it to be a minor, yet self-consciously minor, addition to Saura's filmography.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Saura rueda 'Los zancos' a la espera de la decisión de Hollywood sobre 'Carmen'. El País. 4 March 1994. Ángel S.. Harguindey.
  2. News: El País. Octavi. Martí. Las películas de Saura y Camino, acogidas moderadamente por la crítica. 2 September 1984.
  3. 377. El cine de Carlos Saura: tipología de una recepción. Agustín. Sánchez Vidal. Artigrama. 3. 1986. 0213-1498.