# Cria! (1976)

> A haunted Spanish childhood unfolds inside a repressive household where memory, fantasy, grief, and political fear become inseparable.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/35105

## Facts

- Runtime: 105 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Carlos Saura
- Cast: Ana Torrent, Conchita Pérez, Mayte Sánchez, Geraldine Chaplin, Mónica Randall, Florinda Chico, Josefina Díaz, Germán Cobos
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074360/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, eerie, reflective, quiet evening, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

Three sisters navigate the complexities of loss and familial bonds in a haunting tale of resilience.

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