El E.T.E. y el Oto
El E.T.E. y el Oto

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El E.T.E. y el Oto

1983
Movie
73 min
Spanish

A spaceship arrives on Earth, leaving an extraterrestrial being stranded. He meets a boy with whom he befriends. Parody of the movie "E.T. The Extraterrestrial" by Steven Spielberg.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Alfonso UngríaGenres: Drama, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

In a desolate future, a scientist works on a project to restore life to Earth after a cataclysm. He encounters a mysterious being, E.T.E. (Extraterrestrial Terrestrial Entity), which holds the key to humanity's survival. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to fulfill this monumental task, facing internal and external conflicts.

Critical Reception

While 'El E.T.E. y el Oto' was an ambitious Spanish science fiction film for its time, it received a mixed reception. Critics praised its thematic depth and visual attempts at world-building, but noted pacing issues and a narrative that sometimes struggled to fully realize its potential.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its speculative themes and philosophical undertones.

  • Noted for its distinctive visual style and imaginative concept.

  • Criticized for a slow pace and underdeveloped plot points.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'El E.T.E. y el Oto' is not widely documented in publicly available reviews, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.

Fun Fact

The film was part of a wave of Spanish science fiction cinema in the early 1980s, exploring post-apocalyptic themes with limited budgets but considerable artistic vision.

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