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Death Knell (2020)

Genre : Drama, Thriller

Runtime : 1H 35M

Director : Imanol Rayo
Writer : Joanes Urkixo

Synopsis

Human bones are found at the Garizmendi farmhouse. Farmers Fermin and Karmen call their son Nestor, who reports the matter to the authorities. But, when the agents turn up, the bones are gone. Suddenly, the bell on the nearby chapel begins to peal. This bad omen announces the coming of tragic events and reopens old wounds within the family and those around it.

Actors

Itziar Ituño
Itziar Ituño
Karmen
Eneko Sagardoy
Eneko Sagardoy
Nestor / Aitor
Yon González
Yon González
Kortazar
Asier Hernández
Asier Hernández
Estanis
Iñigo Aranburu
Iñigo Aranburu
Fermín
Josean Bengoetxea
Josean Bengoetxea
Abel
Kandido Uranga
Kandido Uranga
Cura
Patricia López
Patricia López
Fical
Andrés Gertrúdix
Andrés Gertrúdix
Felipe
Itsaso Arana
Itsaso Arana
Berta
Dorleta Urretabizkaia
Dorleta Urretabizkaia
Ezpeleta
Ander Azurmendi
Ander Azurmendi

Crews

Imanol Rayo
Imanol Rayo
Director
Joanes Urkixo
Joanes Urkixo
Screenplay
Fernando Velázquez
Fernando Velázquez
Music
Javier Agirre Erauso
Javier Agirre Erauso
Cinematography
Raúl López
Raúl López
Editor
Antton Zabala
Antton Zabala
Assistant Director
Pablo Bueno
Pablo Bueno
Sound Recordist
Haritz Lete
Haritz Lete
Sound Mixer
Martha Marín
Martha Marín
Hairdresser
Yuraima Morcillo
Yuraima Morcillo
Makeup Artist
Peio Villalba
Peio Villalba
Art Direction
Joxe Portela
Joxe Portela
Producer
Alberto Gerrikabeitia
Alberto Gerrikabeitia
Producer
Joxe Portela
Joxe Portela
Executive Producer

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#BIFF2020 World Cinema - Death Knell / 월드 시네마 - 죽음의 종소리

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