The Nest (El nido)

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Directed by

Jaime de Armiñán

Starring (View all)

Héctor Alterio
Don Alejandro

Ana Torrent
Goyita

Luis Politti
Don Eladio

Agustín González
Sargento

Patricia Adriani
Marisa

María Luisa Ponte
Amparo

Mercedes Alonso
Mercedes

Amparo Baró
Fuen

Written by

Jaime de Armiñán
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Description: The Nest explores a platonic love affair between Don Alejandro, an elderly wealthy and eccentric widower, and Goyita, the 13-year-old daughter of a policeman. This Spanish film, carrying intimations of Cervantes' Don Quixote, depicts the old man's downfall as he capitulates to the enchantments and commands of this child-woman. He first sees her in a school rehearsal of Shakespeare's Macbeth. Coquettish, intense, intelligent and possessive, Goyita draws out Don Alejandro's yearning for an idyllic love. They create their own alternate world, much to the dismay and concern of the pious townsfolk. His best friend, a priest, serve ... (more)

Release date: 18 September 1980

Tags: Drama (1), Love (1), Relationships (1), Spanish Language (1), Spiritual Cinema (1), SnP (1), Yearning (1)

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