The Fencing Master (1992)
- Original title
- El maestro de esgrima
- Directed by
- Pedro Olea
- Genre
- thriller film
- Country
- Spain
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Rated
- 15
- Rating
- 6.3 of 10 from 19 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
In 1860s Madrid, a master fencer teaches a mysterious young woman who is seeking revenge. Their lessons draw him into a web of political conspiracy and personal danger.
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What happens
The Fencing Master (Spanish: El maestro de esgrima) is a 1992 Spanish adventure film directed by Pedro Olea, and starring Omero Antonutti, Assumpta Serna, and Joaquim de Almeida. Based on the 1988 novel of the same name by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, the plot follows a renowned fencer who becomes the mentor for a young woman seeking a means of revenge. It was selected as the Spanish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 65th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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