La doble vida del faquir
Originally released in 2005. La doble vida del faquir is a documentary/history film. directed by Elisabet Cabeza.
Starring Joan Altamira, Xavier Bagué Bonfill, and Jordi Bertran
Synopsis
La doble vida del faquir (The magicians) returns to the scene of a school in the Catalan town of Sant Julià de Vilatorta where, in 1937, in the midst of civil war, a film-maker in hiding and a group of orphaned children dressed up as sultans and explorers shot an exotic adventure film. The films protagonists relive those childhood days when they were able to switch their school smocks for oriental turbans, while reality imposed its own fancy dress ball with military uniforms and priests dressed in civilian garb.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 19, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Oberón Cinematográfica
- TV3
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La doble vida del faquir about?
La doble vida del faquir (The magicians) returns to the scene of a school in the Catalan town of Sant Julià de Vilatorta where, in 1937, in the midst of civil war, a film-maker in hiding and a gro...
Who directed La doble vida del faquir?
La doble vida del faquir was directed by Elisabet Cabeza.
How long is La doble vida del faquir?
La doble vida del faquir has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was La doble vida del faquir released?
La doble vida del faquir was released on September 19, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La doble vida del faquir?
The main cast of La doble vida del faquir includes Joan Altamira, Xavier Bagué Bonfill, Jordi Bertran, Joaquín Jordá, María Teresa Pascual.