: Hugo Silva, María Valverde, Irene Visedo, Alberto Jiménez, and Mercedes Sampietro.
: Filming took place in Madrid, the Canary Islands, Mérida, and Salvaleón (Badajoz). El Hombre De Arena Pelicula
: His defiance challenges the director's methods, while gaining the respect of Carmen (Irene Visedo), a doctor hoping to reform the hospital's conditions. Key Production Details Release Date : November 9, 2007. : Hugo Silva, María Valverde, Irene Visedo, Alberto
is a 2007 Spanish romantic drama film that marked the directorial debut of José Manuel González-Berbel . The film stars Hugo Silva and María Valverde and is set against the backdrop of a psychiatric hospital in Extremadura during the late 1960s. Plot Summary Key Production Details Release Date : November 9, 2007
The movie is often noted for its mix of drama and fable-like elements, focusing heavily on character development and the emotional resilience of its protagonists.
The story follows Mateo (Hugo Silva), a rebellious and idealistic wanderer who is committed to the Extremadura Psychiatric Hospital—a facility where the sick, the homeless, and the intoxicated are confined under the negligent rule of its director. Mateo’s presence disrupts the stagnant routine of the institution: