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La colmena (film)
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Wikipedia article
'La colmena' (tr. 'The Beehive' or 'The Hive') is a 1982 Spanish film directed by Mario Camus. Based on the novel 'The Hive' by Camilo Jos Cela, it depicts the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War and its impact on several characters. Cela has a small role as Matas Mart.
Synopsis
The film is set in Madrid during the postwar period, beginning in 1942. The population suffers the consequences of the civil war. A group of members of a social gathering meet every day in the caf La Delicia.
Cast
* Victoria Abril (Julita)
* Francisco Algora (Ramn Maello)
* Rafael Alonso (Julin Surez 'La fotgrafa')
* Ana Beln (Victorita)
* Jos Bdalo (Don Roque)
* Mary Carrillo (Doa Asuncin)
* Camilo Jos Cela (Matas Mart)
* Queta Claver (Doa Matilde)
* Luis Escobar (Don Ibrahim)
* Fiorella Faltoyano (Filo)
* Agustn Gonzlez (Mario de la Vega)
* Emilio Gutirrez Caba (Ventura Aguado)
* Rafael Hernndez (Padilla)
* Charo Lpez (Nati Robles)
* Jos Luis Lpez Vzquez (Leonardo Melndez)
* Antonio Mingote (Seor de luto)
* Mario Pardo (Rubio Antofagasta)
* Encarna Paso (madre de Victorita)
* Mara Luisa Ponte (Doa Rosa)
* Elvira Quintill (Doa Visitacin)
* Francisco Rabal (Ricardo Sorbedo)
* Antonio Resines (Pepe 'El Astilla')
* Jos Sacristn (Martn Marco Lpez)
* Jos Sazatornil (Tesifonte Ovejero)
* Elena Mara Tejeiro (Seorita Elvira)
* Ricardo Tundidor (Roberto Gonzlez)
* Concha Velasco (Purita)
* Manuel Zarzo (Consorcio Lpez)
* Imanol Arias (Novio de Victorita)
* Luis Barbero (Pepe)
* Luis Ciges (Don Casimiro)
* Marta Fernndez Muro (Amparito)
* Miguel Relln (Cliente del prostbulo)
* Jos Viv (Prestamista)
Awards
The film was entered into the 33rd Berlin International Film Festival where it won the Golden Bear.
References
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