Heart of the Forest movie poster

Heart of the Forest

February 1, 1979 1h 40m 5.0/10 (6 votes)

Originally released in 1979. Heart of the Forest is a drama film. directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón.

Starring Norman Briski, Ángela Molina, and Luis Politti

Synopsis

Told in a manner more common during the Franco era, this movie tells the story of a man who fought with the Republican forces during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) and has been hiding in the hills for 10 years. Local people help him avoid constant searches by the police, who know he is there. A returning exile seeks him out to try and get him to surrender, with tragic consequences for both of them.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 1, 1979 47 years ago
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Runtime 1h 40m 100 minutes total
User Rating 5.0/10 Mixed (6 votes)
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Language Spanish Original language
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Country Spain Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
ES

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heart of the Forest about?

Told in a manner more common during the Franco era, this movie tells the story of a man who fought with the Republican forces during the Spanish Civil War (1936-39) and has been hiding in the hills...

Who directed Heart of the Forest?

Heart of the Forest was directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón.

How long is Heart of the Forest?

Heart of the Forest has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).

When was Heart of the Forest released?

Heart of the Forest was released on February 1, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Heart of the Forest?

The main cast of Heart of the Forest includes Norman Briski, Ángela Molina, Luis Politti, Víctor Valverde, Santiago Ramos.