El Sur (DVD + Blu-ray)

Beschrijving
Victor Erice writes and directs this Spanish drama based on Adelaida García Morales's short story. The film follows eight-year-old Estrella (Sonsoles Aranguren) as she comes of age in northern, post-war Spain. Throughout her childhood she remains fascinated with the south of the country where her mysterious father Agustín Arenas (Omero Antonutti) used to live.

As she grows into a teenager, Estrella (Icíar Bollaín) tries to learn more about her father and discover why his homeland holds so much intrigue for them both.

Victor Erice's delicate and mysterious film reveals his abiding fascination with memory and loss, missed opportunities and the links between private dreams and political realities. The performances, like the meticulously lit compositions and evocative soundtrack, are superb; Omero Antonutti is a charismatic Agustin, while Sonsoles Aranguren and Icíar Bollaín shine as, respectively, the young and teenaged Estrella. Exquisitely beautiful, profoundly moving.
Special features:
Presented in both High Definition and Standard Definition
Haunted Memory: The Cinema of Victor Erice (Adrian Martin, Cristina, Álvarez López, 2016, 13 mins): a video essay celebrating the great Spanish director
Victor Erice interviewed by Geoff Andrew (2003, 83 mins, audio only)
Theatrical re-release trailer
Fully illustrated booklet featuring essays by Geoff Andrew and Mar Diestro-Dópido and full film credits

Regisseur: Victor Erice

Cast: Omero Antonutti | Sonsoles Aranguren | Icíar Bollaín | Aurore Clément | Lola Cardona | Rafaela Aparicio | Francisco Merino | Maria Caro | José Vivó | Germaine Montero

Ondertiteling: Engels