Easily my favourite of many of Saura's films that I have seen, and this, together with 'The Spirit of the Beehive' are my two favourite Spanish films (I don't count Bunuel films as being Spanish, but centered on the country by which he made them, since he was an exile). Coincidentally, these two feature the greatest child performances I have ever seen, thanks to Ana Torrent. As well, though I also like Chaplin's…
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Ana Torrent
Ana
Conchita Pérez
Irene
Mayte Sánchez
Maite
Geraldine Chaplin
María
Mónica Randall
Paulina
Florinda Chico
Rosa
Josefina Díaz
Grandmother
Germán Cobos
Nicolás
Héctor Alterio
Anselmo
Mirta Miller
Amelia
Julieta Serrano
Ana (voice) (uncredited)
Juan Sánchez Almendros
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FAQ about Cria!
What is Cria! about?
Ana, an eight-year-old girl living in Madrid with her grandmother and two sisters, mourns the death of her mother.
When was Cria! released?
Cria! was released in 1976.
What genres does Cria! belong to?
Cria! is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Cria!?
The cast of Cria! includes Ana Torrent, Conchita Pérez, Mayte Sánchez, Geraldine Chaplin, Mónica Randall.