Gigantes y cabezudos
Seen it?1926 | 114 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, 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
- A natural pick for music lovers and anyone who loves a strong drama. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Quiet, then quietly devastating, at 1 hr 54 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
- Made in 1926: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you need something light and fast tonight.
Ricla, a village in Aragon, Spain, 1898. The imminent wedding between Jesús and Pilar, two young lovers, is frustrated when he is drafted to go to the war in Cuba.
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 powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 249 people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Florián Rey
- Miguel FletaSinger
- José NietoJesús
- Carmen ViancePilar
- Luis VelaRoque
- Agripina OrtegaJesús' Mother
- Gitanillo de RiclaBullfighter
- Guillermo MuñozSergeant Bonilla
- Francisco MartíIsidro
- Marina TorresAntonia
- Antonio MataTimoteo