El sur
A woman recalls her childhood growing up in the North of Spain, focusing on her relationship with her father.
El Sur (1983) is a drama film directed by Víctor Erice, released on May 19, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Omero Antonutti, Sonsoles Aranguren, Icíar Bollaín and Lola Cardona. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 160 ratings.
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Omero Antonutti
as Agustín Arenas
Sonsoles Aranguren
as Estrella - 8 años
Icíar Bollaín
as Estrella - 15 años
Lola Cardona
as Julia
Rafaela Aparicio
as Milagros
Aurore Clément
as Irene Ríos / Laura
Maria Caro
as Casilda
Francisco Merino
as Enamorado
José Vivó
as Camarero
Germaine Montero
as Doña Rosario
José García Morilla
as Chófer
María Massip
as Estrella adulta (voice)
Directed by Víctor Erice, written by Adelaida García Morales and Víctor Erice, produced by Elías Querejeta.
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 160 ratings.
In Victor Erice's luminous "El Sur," the deeply personal becomes profoundly political. This exquisite memory film operates on multiple interlinked planes -- a daughter's coming-of-age, a family fractured by ideology, and a nation emerging from the shadow of authoritarianism. The film's narrative elegance lies in how Estrella's gradual understanding of her father Agustin mirrors Spain's own painful self-examination…
Reviewed on March 31, 2025
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El Sur (1983) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
The main cast of El Sur (1983) includes Omero Antonutti, Sonsoles Aranguren, Icíar Bollaín, Lola Cardona and Rafaela Aparicio. The film was directed by Víctor Erice. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
El Sur was released on May 19, 1983 and runs for 1h 34m.
El Sur (1983) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 160 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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