A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings(1988)
Un señor muy viejo con unas alas enormes
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings Synopsis
An elderly man with wings is blown off course during a tropical storm in this symbolic fantasy. The Old Man lands near a Caribbean island where a poor family gives him shelter in a chicken coop. Father Gonzaga is the skeptical priest who rushes to damn the creature. Soon the Old Man is the subject of curiosity seekers as Elisinda and Pelayo start charging admission. A traveling carnival of human oddities camps near the Old Man as people flock to see the show. The Old Man is reduced to being an unwanted pet, and after six years, he mends his wings and flies away. Nudity, simulated sex with a spider woman, and the ugliness of human exploitation definitely put this fantasy in a category not for children.
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings (1988) is a fantasy and drama film directed by Fernando Birri, released on January 1, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Fernando Birri, Daisy Granados, Asdrúbal Meléndez and Adolfo Llauradó. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Fernando Birri
- Writers:
- Fernando Birri, Gabriel García Márquez, Gabriel García Márquez
- Cinematographer:
- Raúl Pérez Ureta
- Composer:
- José María Vitier
- Production:
- TVE, ICAIC, El Laboratorio de Poéticas Cinematográficas de Fernando Birri, Fundación del Nuevo Cine Latinoamericano
- Status:
- Released
A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings Cast & Crew
Main cast
Fernando Birri
as A very old man with enormous wings
Daisy Granados
as Elisenda
Asdrúbal Meléndez
as Pelayo
Adolfo Llauradó
as Lucky O'Capitone
- Silvia Planas
Silvia Planas
as Eulalia
- Luis Alberto Ramírez
Luis Alberto Ramírez
as Father Gonzaga
- Márcia Barreto
Márcia Barreto
as Spider Woman
Pablo Milanés
as Self
- María Luisa Mayor
María Luisa Mayor
as Myrurgia
- Parmenia Silva
Parmenia Silva
as Pìa
- Marabú
Marabú
as Talia
- René Martinez
René Martinez
as Usnavy
Key crew
Directed by Fernando Birri, written by Fernando Birri, Gabriel García Márquez and Gabriel García Márquez.
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A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 9 ratings.
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A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings (1988) includes Fernando Birri, Daisy Granados, Asdrúbal Meléndez, Adolfo Llauradó and Silvia Planas. The film was directed by Fernando Birri. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings released?
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A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings was released on January 1, 1988 and runs for 1h 30m.
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A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings (1988) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.