The Nest (1980 film)

The Nest (Spanish: El Nido) is a 1980 Spanish drama film written and directed by Jaime de Armiñán, starring Héctor Alterio and Ana Torrent. The plot follows the emotionally intense relationship between an old widower and a precocious thirteen-year-old girl. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 53rd Academy Awards.[1]

El Nido
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJaime de Armiñán
Written byJaime de Armiñán
StarringHéctor Alterio
Ana Torrent
CinematographyTeodoro Escamilla
Edited byJosé Luis Matesanz
Music byAlejandro Massó
Release date
  • 18 September 1980 (1980-09-18)
Running time
97 minutes
CountrySpain
LanguageSpanish

Plot

In a small village near Salamanca, Alejandro, a rich 60-year-old widower falls in love with Goyita, a 13-year-old girl.

Cast

See also

References

  1. "The 53rd Academy Awards (1981) Nominees and Winners". oscars.org. Retrieved 2013-06-08.
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