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Bearn (1983)
Director: Jaime Chávarri
Cast: Fernando Rey, Ángela Molina, Amparo Soler Leal, Imanol Arias
Runtime118 min
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Mallorca, 1865. Mr Bearns' funerals, "better to dye thant to mix blood". Juan Mayol, orphan unknow his past and decides to rebuild his family history
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Bearn (1983) is a critically acclaimed Spanish drama film directed by Jaime Chávarri. Set in 1865 Mallorca, the film follows an orphan named Juan Mayol as he seeks to uncover his family history. Though lesser known internationally, the film has received praise for its character-driven storytelling and exploration of personal identity.
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Fans of artful, character-driven dramas will appreciate the nuanced performances and elegant direction of Jaime Chávarri's 1983 film Bearn. The film's contemplative exploration of family history and identity is brought to life through the talents of its stellar cast, including Fernando Rey and Ángela Molina.
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Béarn is one of the traditional provinces of France, located in the Pyrenees mountains and in the plain at their feet, in Southwestern France. Along with the three Basque provinces of Soule, Lower Navarre and Labourd, the Principality of Bidache, as well as small parts of Gascony, it forms the current Pyrénées-Atlantiques department. The capitals of Béarn were successively Beneharnum, Morlaàs, Orthez and then Pau.
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