The Nest
Originally released in 1980. The Nest is a drama film. directed by Jaime de Armiñán.
Starring Héctor Alterio, Ana Torrent, and Luis Politti
Synopsis
In a town near Salamanca, an eccentric widower, aged 60, is captivated by an imp, a precocious 13 year old. Alejandro is wealthy and alone, passing time with music, chess, and his shotgun. Gregoria (Goyita) the daughter of a weak-willed policeman and his bullying wife, is a budding naturalist who conspires to meet Alejandro. Even though he knows the village is talking, Alejandro spends time with Goyita, on walks, horseback rides, and dinners. He's enchanted and tells his friend the village priest that he's living for the first time. Goyita makes new demands on Alejandro, and he must decide how to be true to his ethics and to this Platonic yet highly-charged relationship.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 18, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (22 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Cinespania S.A.
- A-Punto ELSA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Nest about?
In a town near Salamanca, an eccentric widower, aged 60, is captivated by an imp, a precocious 13 year old. Alejandro is wealthy and alone, passing time with music, chess, and his shotgun. Gregoria...
Who directed The Nest?
The Nest was directed by Jaime de Armiñán.
How long is The Nest?
The Nest has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was The Nest released?
The Nest was released on September 18, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Nest?
The main cast of The Nest includes Héctor Alterio, Ana Torrent, Luis Politti, Agustín González, Patricia Adriani.