To an Unknown God (1977)
- Original title
- A un dios desconocido
- Directed by
- Jaime Chávarri
- Genre
- drama film, LGBTQ-related film
- Country
- Spain
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Rated
- 18
- Rating
- 5.2 of 10 from 12 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A homosexual magician looks back on his past life near poet Federico García Lorca. The film examines his memories and identity with a frank and mature tone.
melancholicreflectivepoignantquietpersonalnostalgictenderslow-burn
What happens
To an Unknown God (Spanish: A un dios desconocido) is a 1977 Spanish drama film directed by Jaime Chávarri. It stars Héctor Alterio, Xabier Elorriaga, Ángela Molina, Mercedes Sampietro, Rosa Valenty and Mirta Miller. The story features a homosexual magician who remembers the time when he used to live close to poet Federico García Lorca. It was a pioneer in its frank and mature examination of homosexuality. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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