# The Holy Innocents (1984)

> A stark rural family drama exposing the human cost of Spain’s entrenched landowning hierarchy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/53238

## Facts

- Runtime: 107 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Mario Camus
- Cast: Alfredo Landa, Terele Pávez, Belén Ballesteros, Juan Sachez, Susana Sánchez, Francisco Rabal, Ágata Lys, Agustín González
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088040/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: mild
- Mood: bleak, compassionate, oppressive, serious film night, historical drama viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of poverty and resilience in rural Spain during the 1960s.

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