Fando and Lis
Seen it?1972 | 97 min | Romance, Adventure, Fantasy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, fantasy fans and adventure fans. If you loved The Odyssey, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 37 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
Fando and his partially paralysed lover Lis search for the mythical city of Tar.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
6.8 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky
- Sergio KleinerFando
- Diana MariscalLis
- María Teresa RivasFando's Mother
- Tamara GarinaPope
- Juan José ArreolaWell-Dressed Man with Book
- Rene Rebetez
- Amparo Villegas
- Miguel Álvarez Acosta
- Raul Romero
- Julio Castillo