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1955 | B/N | 106 min

The Mendoza and Alzaga families have been in conflict for many generations over a river which separates their two neighboring estates. After years of absence, Laura Mendoza returns home and falls in love with Enrique de Alzaga. When the couple are about to be married, the drought returns and reawakens old grudges. Thus, the war between the two families begins again.


Country: España
Direction: Mur Oti; Manuel
Script: García-Herranz; Jaime, Mur Oti; Manuel
Production: Mur Oti; Manuel
Photography: Mariné; Juan
Music: Ruiz de Luna; Salvador
Cast:Fernández; Félix, Francés; María, Rojas; Alfonso, P ávila; Vicente, Inglés; Rufino, Méndez; Guillermo, D Perchicot; Nicolás, Das Bolas; Xan, Calvo; Eduardo, de Cossío; Francisco, Deus; Beni, Nogueras; Fernando, Prado; Marisa, Ruschel; Alberto, Losada; Cándida, Álvarez Diosdado; Enrique, Rivas; Domingo
Art direction: Alarcón; Enrique
Participation year at FICM: 2012

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