El Filandón
Seen it?1985 | 100 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, horror fans and fantasy fans. If you loved The Illusionist or Perfume: The Story of a Murderer, start here.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
According to legend, Pelayo became a martyr and saint by sacrificing himself to save his king, Bermudo de León. Now, people gather to explain their history and ask for disaster protection.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by José María Martín Sarmiento
- Magín MayoSantero
- Julio LlamazaresHimself
- José María MerinoHimself
- Luis Mateo DíezHimself
- Pedro TrapielloHimself
- Antonio PereiraHimself
- Félix Canal
- Carolina Sarmiento
- Roberto Merino
- Mercedes Calvete