El Sur

Directed by Victor Erice

In a small village in Northern Spain in 1957, a young girl relates a story which tells, in flashback, some of the key events of her childhood – her relationship with her father who came from the south; visits by a grandmother and an aunt. Directed by Victor Erice (The Spirit of the Beehive) El Sur has long been unavailable for viewing in any format. Based on a short story by Adelaida García Morales, it’s a melancholic work of gentle perfection.

Duration:
95 minutes

Languages:
Spanish

Subtitles:
Full English

Country of origin:
France and Spain

Year of production:
1983