En los cascos de un caballo
En los cascos de un caballo

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En los cascos de un caballo

1997
Movie
90 min
Spanish

One more of the numerous films of Julio Aldama Jr.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Juan Luis GaliardoGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

The film tells the story of Eladio, a former bullfighter who, after a serious accident, dedicates himself to horse breeding. He lives with his wife, Elena, and their children in a quiet rural setting. Eladio finds solace and purpose in his new life, but his past continues to haunt him, and the challenges of maintaining his family and his passion become increasingly difficult.

Critical Reception

En los cascos de un caballo received a generally positive, albeit modest, reception. Critics praised Juan Luis Galiardo's directorial debut and his performance, noting the film's emotional depth and authentic portrayal of rural Spanish life. However, some found the pacing to be slow at times, and the narrative somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartfelt portrayal of a former bullfighter's life after his career-ending injury.

  • Appreciated for its authentic depiction of rural Spanish atmosphere and horse breeding.

  • Some critics found the film's narrative to be a bit too conventional and its pacing occasionally sluggish.

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Fun Fact

This film marked the directorial debut of veteran Spanish actor Juan Luis Galiardo, who also starred in and wrote the screenplay for the movie.

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