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Manuel (1979)
Directed by Alfredo J. Anzola
Comedy, Drama · 1h 28m
Directed by Alfredo Anzola, Manuel (1979) is a Venezuelan drama that explores themes of love, faith, and resistance. The story follows Aparicio and his wife, Alma Rosa, as they welcome a new priest, Manuel, to their coastal village. As Manuel becomes acquainted with the community, he discovers that the village is slated for demolition to make way for a tourist development. Deeply moved by the villagers' plight, Manuel joins the local fishermen in their struggle to defend their land. During this time, he also finds himself drawn to Alma Rosa, leading to personal and moral dilemmas. The developers, aware of Manuel's growing influence and his feelings for Alma Rosa, begin to monitor his actions closely. The film delves into the complexities of human relationships and the fight against displacement.
Cast
Asdrúbal Meléndez
Víctor Cuica
Julio Mota
Crew
- Director
- Alfredo J. Anzola
- Writer
- Gustavo Michelena
- Director of Photography
- Juan Santana
- Editor
- Olegario Barrera
- Producer
- Marianne Delon, Olegario Barrera
Details
- Release date
- 1979-01-01
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama
- Original language
- ES
- Spoken languages
- Spanish
- Countries
- Venezuela
- Production
- Cine Seis Ocho