The Nest

– In a town near Salamanca, an eccentric widower, aged 60, is captivated by an imp, a precocious 13 ye..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.40 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 37 Minutes
Release Year:
1980
Original Name:
El Nido
The Nest (1980) - Also known as El Nido

In a town near Salamanca, an eccentric widower, aged 60, is captivated by an imp, a precocious 13 year old. Alejandro is wealthy and alone, passing time with music, chess, and his shotgun. Gregoria (Goyita) the daughter of a weak-willed policeman and his bullying wife, is a budding naturalist who conspires to meet Alejandro. Even though he knows the village is talking, Alejandro spends time with Goyita, on walks, horseback rides, and dinners. He's enchanted and tells his friend the village priest that he's living for the first time. Goyita makes new demands on Alejandro, and he must decide how to be true to his ethics and to this Platonic yet highly-charged relationship.

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Release Date:

18 Sep 1980

Language:

English, Spanish

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested

Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.

Director:

Jaime de Armiñán

Writer:

Jaime de Armiñán

Main Actors:

Héctor Alterio, Ana Torrent, Luis Politti, Agustín González

Plot:

In a town near Salamanca, an eccentric widower, aged 60, is captivated by an imp, a precocious 13 year old. Alejandro is wealthy and alone, passing time with music, chess, and his shotgun. Gregoria (Goyita) the daughter of a weak-willed policeman and his bullying wife, is a budding naturalist who conspires to meet Alejandro. Even though he knows the village is talking, Alejandro spends time with Goyita, on walks, horseback rides, and dinners. He's enchanted and tells his friend the village priest that he's living for the first time. Goyita makes new demands on Alejandro, and he must decide how to be true to his ethics and to this Platonic yet highly-charged relationship.

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.4/10