Cast: Agustín González

Direction Luis García Berlanga

Cast José Isbert · Nino Manfredi · Emma Penella · José Luis López Vázquez

Synopsis The Executioner (1963) follows the story of an undertaker's assistant who ties the knot with the daughter of an executioner. Initially, the new husband steps into his father-in-law's shoes, taking on the grim responsibility of carrying out executions. However, when...

Direction Luis García Berlanga

Cast Cassen · José Luis López Vázquez · Elvira Quintilla · Amelia de la Torre

Synopsis Placido (1961) unfolds in a quaint Spanish village where a group of elderly women orchestrate a unique Christmas Eve tradition: a "Sit a poor man at your table" dinner. Each affluent household in the town is tasked with hosting a...

Direction Mario Camus

Cast Alfredo Landa · Francisco Rabal · Juan Diego · Terele Pávez

Synopsis The Holy Innocents (1984) unfolds in the 1960s within the rural landscapes of Spain, where Paco and his wife Régula struggle with poverty. Their existence is defined by resignation, sacrifice, and obedience as they toil for a wealthy landowner. Their...

Direction Fernando Fernán Gómez

Cast Lina Canalejas · Fernando Fernán Gómez · Gemma Cuervo · Milagros Leal

Synopsis Life Goes On (1963) follows the journey of two sisters navigating the vibrant yet challenging landscape of 1960s Madrid. Their relationship is marked by intense sibling rivalry, which adds layers of complexity to their pursuit of success, love, and social...

Direction Antonio Mercero

Cast José Luis López Vázquez · Agustín González · Goyo Lebrero · Tito García

Synopsis The Phone Box (TV) (1972) follows the harrowing experience of a man who finds himself inexplicably trapped inside a phone booth. Despite the efforts of numerous passersby to assist him, he remains confined. The situation takes a sinister turn when...

Direction Fernando Fernán Gómez

Cast José Sacristán · Fernando Fernán Gómez · Juan Diego · María Luisa Ponte

Synopsis Voyage to Nowhere (1986) follows the journey of a family of entertainers who ply their trade in the rural landscapes of Spain during the 1940s and 1950s. The narrative delves into their struggles and triumphs as they navigate the challenges...

Direction José María Forqué

Cast José Luis López Vázquez · Cassen · Gracita Morales · Manuel Alexandre

Synopsis Robbery at 3 O'clock (1962) follows the story of Galindo, an employee at a bank who devises a plan to stage a fake robbery with his colleagues. The group meticulously prepares for the heist, but their plans are disrupted when...

Direction Luis García Berlanga

Cast Alfredo Landa · Guillermo Montesinos · Santiago Ramos · José Sacristán

Synopsis The Heifer (1985) follows a group of mismatched republican soldiers who embark on a daring mission behind enemy lines. Their objective is to seize a prized bull that the opposing side plans to use in a traditional fight on the...

Direction Luis García Berlanga

Cast José Sazatornil · Luis Escobar · Antonio Ferrandis · José Luis López Vázquez

Direction Jaime de Armiñán

Cast Héctor Alterio · Ana Torrent · Luis Politti · Patricia Adriani

Synopsis The Nest (El nido) (1980) is set in a quaint Spanish village, where Alejandro, a spirited, eccentric, and solitary 60-year-old widower, stumbles upon a sequence of whimsical rhyming notes during a woodland ride. These notes guide him on a treasure...

Direction Jaime Chávarri

Cast Amparo Soler Leal · Agustín González · Victoria Abril · Alicia Hermida

Direction Julián Marcos

Cast Francisco Rabal · Agustín González · Juan Luis Galiardo · Germán Cobos

Synopsis La taberna fantástica (1991) follows Rogelio, a fugitive sought for the murder of a police officer, who finds himself in a tense situation after his mother's passing. He reunites with a group of young criminals and acquaintances at the tavern...

Direction José Luis Cuerda

Cast Agustín González · María Luisa Ponte · Manuel Alexandre · José María Caffarel

Direction Mario Camus

Cast José Sacristán · Victoria Abril · Luis Escobar · Charo López

Synopsis The Beehive (1982) is a poignant cinematic adaptation of Camilo José Cela's novel "La Colmena," set in the grim atmosphere of Madrid in 1942, during the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War. The film weaves together the narratives of various...

Direction Luis García Berlanga

Cast Luis Escobar · José Luis López Vázquez · Amparo Soler Leal · Mary Santpere

Synopsis National Heritage (1981) follows the comedic misadventures of the Leguineches, a once-wealthy aristocratic family now facing financial ruin. Directed by Luis García Berlanga, the film sees the family relocating to their grand residence in the heart of Madrid. Despite their...

Direction José Luis Garci

Cast Fernando Fernán Gómez · Rafael Alonso · Cayetana Guillén Cuervo · Agustín González

Synopsis El abuelo (The Grandfather) (1998) follows the journey of an aged gentleman, portrayed by Fernando Fernán Gómez, who comes back to Spain after a stint in the United States during the Gold Rush, only to find his wealth depleted. His...

Direction José Luis Garci

Cast Alfredo Landa · María Casanova · Miguel Rellán · Arturo Fernández

Direction José Luis Cuerda

Cast Fernando Fernán Gómez · Francisco Rabal · Jesús Bonilla · Mónica Molina

Synopsis On Earth as It Is in Heaven (1995) presents a unique narrative where the divine realm faces a critical decision. The Almighty chooses to dispatch another son to Earth with the mission of rescuing humanity. However, Jesus Christ, already familiar...

Direction Fernando Trueba

Cast Fernando Fernán Gómez · Jorge Sanz · Penélope Cruz · Ariadna Gil

Synopsis Belle Epoque (The Age of Beauty) (1992) unfolds in the picturesque Spanish countryside of 1931, a time when the monarchy is crumbling and the army and church hold significant sway over Spanish society. Amidst this backdrop of change and uncertainty,...

Direction José Luis Garci

Cast Antonio Ferrandis · Encarna Paso · José Bódalo · Agustín González

Synopsis Begin the Beguine (To Begin Again) (1982) follows the journey of Antonio Albajara, a renowned poet and educator at Berkeley University, as he returns to his hometown of Gijón in the Principality of Asturias, northern Spain. Driven by a desire...