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El Cepa Returns features Guillermo Montesinos revisiting the filming locations of The Cuenca Crime, a film directed by Pilar Miró in 1980. Montesinos reflects on his role as José María el Cepa and the historical context surrounding the Grimaldos case from 1910, which inspired the film. The documentary connects the past with the present by walking through Cuenca, where significant events took place.
The film examines the impact of the Grimaldos case on Spanish cinema and culture, particularly during the political repression of the 1980s. Montesinos shares personal anecdotes about the filming process and the characters he interacted with, emphasizing the enduring legacy of this story that has resonated with audiences for decades.
Why Watch
- •Meet Guillermo Montesinos in Cuenca's filming locations.
- •Find out about the Grimaldos case from 1910.
- •See how The Cuenca Crime influenced Spanish cinema.
Did You Know
•Guillermo Montesinos played José María el Cepa in The Cuenca Crime (1980).
•The Grimaldos case, which inspired the film, occurred in 1910.
•El Cepa Returns was directed by Diego Sániz and released in 2019.
•The documentary has a runtime of 81 minutes.
Perfect For
Spanish cinema enthusiastsHistory buffsFans of political films