Heart of the Forest

Heart of the Forest

1979 · 100 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama

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.

Directed by Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón · Written by Luis Megino

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