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In this long out-of-release black comedy, an elderly executioner looking to marry off his unappealing daughter and, at the same time, find his own successor discovers a possible candidate in a meek, lonely undertaker’s assistant.
Spain/Italy, 1963, Luis García Berlanga
Nino Manfredi (Bread and Chocolate) stars in this long out-of-release black comedy that, according to The Time Out Film Guide, is “regularly voted by its country’s critics as the best Spanish film of all time.” In it, an elderly executioner looking to marry off his unappealing daughter and, at the same time, find his own successor discovers a possible candidate in a meek, lonely undertaker’s assistant. Despite skewering Franco-era values, this ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
Special admission $11; members, CIA & CSU I.D. holders, and those age 25 & under $8.
No passes or twofers.
Advance tickets advised.
Important Covid requirement. All Cinematheque moviegoers must wear a mask for the duration of their visit. Learn more under the “Face Coverings” section at cia.edu/covid. As a reminder, filmgoers can park for free in Lot 73 and in the Institute’s annex lot and should enter CIA via nearby Entrance C. Click here for a map.
LOCATION
11610 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106
