Las ratas
In the mid-fifties, El Nini lives in the poorest and most forgotten rural Castile (Spain). He is a child with no more knowledge than those provided by nature. El Nini lives with his father in a cave, and with him he devotes himself to the hunting of water rats, the only means of subsistence they know. But when they are tried to deprive them of their roof and their livelihood, violence will erupt uncontrollably.
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Released
- 1997
- Country
- Spain
Details
Release year: 1997
Storyline
In the mid-fifties, El Nini lives in the poorest and most forgotten rural Castile (Spain). He is a child with no more knowledge than those provided by nature. El Nini lives with his father in a cave, and with him he devotes himself to the hunting of water rats, the only means of subsistence they know. But when they are tried to deprive them of their roof and their livelihood, violence will erupt uncontrollably.
Top credits
- José Caride — El Ratero
Álvaro Monje — El Nini
Francisco Algora — Antoliano- Concha Gómez Conde — Señora Clo
User reviews
Downbeat and bitter film about rural world at a Castilian village , including strong scenes
Try reading the book first: the film might then make more sense
Tough watching.
Technical specs
- Sound mix
- Stereo
- Color
- Color
Photos 1