| Edition |
Widescreen version. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (103 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, Dolby digital, widescreen. |
| Cast |
Marisa Parades, Eduardo Noriega, Federico Luppi, Fernando Tielve, Iñigo Garcés, Irene Visedo. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Guillermo Navarro ; art director, Cesar Macarrón ; editor, Luis de la Madrid ; music, Javier Navarrete ; costume designer, José Vico ; mechanical special effects, Reyes Abades. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R. |
| Form |
Also issued on VHS. |
| Summary |
During the Spanish Civil War, young Carlos is abandoned at a completely isolated orphanage. The tensions therein have been building for years, exacerbated by the unexploded bomb resting menacingly in the courtyard. Bullies scheme, tempers flare, and a ghost that visits Carlos's bed seems to be the key to it all. |
| Note |
Special features: Director and cinematographer commentary; making-of featurette; storyboard comparisons; theatrical trailers. |
| Awards |
Gérardmer Film Festival, 2002: International Critics Award (Guillermo del Toro); Special Jury Prize (Guillermo del Toro); Youth Jury Grand Prize (Guillermo del Toro). |
| Language |
Spanish dialogue, English subtitles. |
| Subject |
Spain -- History -- Civil War, 1936-1939 -- Drama.
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Orphanages -- Spain -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Foreign films.
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| Added Author |
García, Esther.
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Toro, Guillermo del, 1964-
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Trashorras, Antonio.
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Muñoz, David, 1968-
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Paredes, Marisa, 1946-
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Noriega, Eduardo, 1973-
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Luppi, Federico.
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Tielve, Fernando.
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Garcés, Iñigo.
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Visedo, Irene, 1978-
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Navarro, Guillermo.
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Macarrón, César.
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Madrid, Luis de la.
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Navarrete, Javier, 1956-
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Vico, José.
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Abades, Reyes.
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Deseo, S.A.
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Tequila Gang (Firm)
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Sogeqap, S.A. (Firm)
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Canal+ España (Firm)
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Producciones Anhelo.
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Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment (Firm)
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| Other Title |
El espinazo del diablo. |
| ISBN |
0767886674 |
| Music No. |
08283 Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment |
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