A philosophical allegory regarding the human situation and the mystery of life. The story focuses on the fictional Segismundo, Prince of Poland, who has been imprisoned in a tower by his father, King Basilio, following a dire prophecy that the prince would bring disaster to the country and death to the King. Basilio briefly frees Segismundo, but when the prince goes on a rampage, the king imprisons him again, persuading him that it was all a dream.
Released: Mar 27, 2001
Runtime: 105 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Andoni Gracia, Carlos Álvarez-Nóvoa, Roger Coma, Miquel Gelabert, Àngels Bassas, José Miguel Cerro
Crew: Xavi Clot (Camera Operator), Carles Pujol (Production Design), Pedro Calderón de la Barca (Writer), Calixto Bieito (Adaptation), Roger Justafré (Director)