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
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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