(457) NAZARENO CRUZ AND THE WOLF (1975) Fantasy/Horror
4584DVD
The
Fantasy/Horror Movie that became
Argentina's Top Grossing Film of All Time
original
Argentinean/Spanish title: NAZARENO CRUZ Y EL LOBO also known as LAS PALOMAS Y LOS GRITOS [THE PIGEONS AND THE
SCREAMS]
director: Leonardo
Favio
starring: Juan Jose Camero · Marina Magali · Alfredo Alcon · Nora Cullen
Long
considered one of the greatest movies (if not THE
greatest) to ever come from South America, this fantasy|horror film
- virtually unknown in the United States - is an incredible thrill-show
for the senses that absolutely must be seen. There is nothing quite
like it.
Nazareno Cruz is
the seventh son born to husband and wife living in a remote mountain
village. According to a Catholic-based myth, a seventh son will become
a werewolf on nights of the full moon. The villagers are relieved when
this doesn't happen. As Nazareno grows, he falls in love with the beautiful
Griselda. But then, he is visited by the Devil, who offers him the wealth
of the world if he abandons his love for Griselda. However, if Nazareno
does not do this, he will become a werewolf.
This
classic fable is punctuated by a haunting score from Juan García
Caffi (which more than causally resembles the theme to CANNIBAL HOLOCAUST)
as it then drifts into moments of Opera. Director Leonardo Favio is
known for his pristine productions, but this one - strung from one surreal
shot to the next - is unlike anything in fantasy cinema. Certainly,
the credit must also go to cinematographer Juan José Stagnaro,
a former documentary director who provides exquisite camera placements
and movement.
An
Argentinean film with optional ON/OFF English subtitles; widescreen format,
(88 minutes),
DVD encoded for REGION 1 NTSC FORMAT; extras include theatrical trailer
Violence/Coming
of Age/Sexual/Nudity
Recommended For Mature Audiences
Long
considered one of the greatest movies (if not THE
greatest) to ever come from South America, this fantasy|horror film
- virtually unknown in the United States - is an incredible thrill-show
for the senses that absolutely must be seen. There is nothing quite
like it.
