Directed by:
Paul Urkijo AlijoCinematography:
Gorka Gómez AndreuComposer:
Pascal GaigneCast:
Kandido Uranga, Eneko Sagardoy, Ramón Aguirre, Josean Bengoetxea, José Ramón Argoitia, Gorka Aguinagalde, Itziar Ituño, Iñigo de la Iglesia, Gotzon Sanchez (more)VOD (1)
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Alava, 19th century. Alfredo is investigating an event that leads him to a blacksmith's shop deep in the forest, where a blacksmith named Patxi lives, a man the villagers tell stories about related to pacts with the devil. One day, an orphan girl sneaks into the shop, uncovering the terrible truth the man conceals. (Sitges Film Festival)
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Here, I would be careful with the designation that it is a Spanish film, as it could raise the Basques’ hackles. Moreover, in this case, the characters also speak Basque, so it was quite an experience to listen to it. Anyway, I’m bowing down before the creators because the atmosphere was as mysterious as if it was made by Guillermo del Toro himself. An excellent film, dark, mysterious, sometimes hard and cruel, but full of irony, cynicism and even a few jokes here and there. I couldn’t have been more satisfied.
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A bit different for the Spaniards, but still an unusual and engaging topic. The period atmosphere, the performances of the little girl and the blacksmith, the excellent make-up effects and sets, and the great depiction of hell in the final third are all captivating. It's a bit of a historical tale about hell, where a demon is tasked with bringing a blacksmith's soul. Things get complicated and the blacksmith makes the demon his prisoner and tortures him, and this is one of the very entertaining and informative scenes. It's nice to look at, the atmosphere is fine, but it probably lacked something edgier or more intense. 65%
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