In Victor Erice's luminous "El Sur," the deeply personal becomes profoundly political. This exquisite memory film operates on multiple interlinked planes -- a daughter's coming-of-age, a family fractured by ideology, and a nation emerging from the shadow of authoritarianism. The film's narrative elegance lies in how Estrella's gradual understanding of her father Agustin mirrors Spain's own painful…
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Omero Antonutti
Agustín Arenas
Sonsoles Aranguren
Estrella - 8 años
Icíar Bollaín
Estrella - 15 años
Lola Cardona
Julia
Rafaela Aparicio
Milagros
Aurore Clément
Irene Ríos / Laura
Maria Caro
Casilda
Francisco Merino
Enamorado
José Vivó
Camarero
Germaine Montero
Doña Rosario
José García Morilla
Chófer
María Massip
Estrella adulta (voice)
José Luis Fernández 'Pirri'
Carioco (voice) (uncredited)
Jesús Nieto
Agustín Arenas (voice) (uncredited)
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FAQ about El Sur
What is El Sur about?
A woman recalls her childhood growing up in the North of Spain, focusing on her relationship with her father.
When was El Sur released?
El Sur was released in 1983.
What genres does El Sur belong to?
El Sur is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in El Sur?
The cast of El Sur includes Omero Antonutti, Sonsoles Aranguren, Icíar Bollaín, Lola Cardona, Rafaela Aparicio.