The 7th Day

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Marco L @decatur555 Dec 7 A restrained drama inspired by the Puerto Hurraco massacre, El séptimo día portrays a rural world poisoned by old grudges and inherited violence. The atmosphere is one of the film’s greatest strengths: Saura captures a village where hatred slowly grows across generations. However, the script keeps an emotional distance by focusing on a teenage narrator instead of exploring the psychological descent of the killers, which is where the story finds its true horror. The acting is exceptional, especially Juan Diego, José Luis Gómez and Victoria Abril, who convey pain and paranoia with almost no dialogue. Technically elegant and with a devastating final sequence, the film is powerful and memorable, though its choice of perspective reduces emotional impact. A tragic story worth watching, but sometimes too restrained for its own good. See more 08/04/2022 Carlos Saura has been one of my favorite Directors for a long time. I was delighted to find this dvd in my public library. The film is based on real events in rural Spain, of two families/clans who have had quarrels between them escalate to violence, and even murder. Even after one family moves to another small town, the rival family still search them out in order to execute more violence against them. The film is so well done, I was totally absorbed in it. Cinematography is beautiful. Spanish guitar music is 'to die for.' Acting is very good. Very well done, and well thought film by a Cinematic Master. See more 01/02/2014 A family drama that never truly get off the ground. too bad because the cast is trying heard but the story isn't convincing enough. See more 04/26/2010 Based on a true story of two families in Spanish village of Puerto Hurraco. Hatred is such a useless thing and waste of time - but some people devote their life to it. The film with a great atmposphere, dramatic scenes and tragic ending. See more 03/07/2010 Study of madness in a small town. There is something Lynch-like about this movie See more 11/08/2009 ¡Menudo trío espeluznante!Victoria Abril,tremenda como siempre,Juan Diego,lo mejor del cine andalú..y ese Jose Luis Gómez que habla poco,pero ejecutar,ejecuta..cada vez que la pone la tele,la veo..tengo que comprarmela.. See more Read all reviews

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