Cria Cuervos

Spain    Ana Torrent

Wonderful film directed by Carlos Saura in 1975. Three sisters are left as orphans when mom, then dad dies. The middle child...brilliantly played by the sphinx-like Torrent...thinks she is responsible for the latter's death and this film focuses on her dealing with the changes in her life.

Subtle, continual shifts between reality and dream states...Saura makes his points gently, trusting in the intelligence of the audience. Lovingly photographed, fine performances by the children. Widely recognized as one of the best films to emerge from Europe in the 70's.

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