Cuadecuc, vampir
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Vampir-Cuadecuc | |
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Directed by | Pere Portabella |
Written by | Joan Brossa Pere Portabella |
Produced by | Pere Portabella |
Starring | Christopher Lee Herbert Lom Soledad Miranda Jack Taylor |
Cinematography | Manel Esteban |
Edited by | Miguel Bonastre |
Music by | Carles Santos |
Production company | Films 59 |
Distributed by | Ronin Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 75 minutes |
Country | Spain |
Language | English |
Vampir-Cuadecucis a 1970 Spanishexperimental feature filmwritten, produced, and directed byPere Portabella.It starsChristopher Lee,Herbert Lom,Soledad Miranda,andJack Taylor.The film tells an abbreviated version of theDraculastory using behind-the-scenes footage from theJesús FrancofilmCount Dracula.
Plot
[edit]The film tells the story of Dracula using behind-the-scenes footage from the making of the filmCount Dracula,complete with scenes of the cast and crew working on the film in between takes. The film also shows how the special effects and sets of the film were designed, often splicing these moments with footage of the actors. With the exception of the final scene, which features Christopher Lee explaining the end of the novel, the film is mostly silent, with sparse music and sound effects sparingly used.
Cast
[edit]- Christopher Leeas himself/Dracula
- Herbert Lomas himself/Prof. Van Helsing
- Soledad Mirandaas herself/Lucy Westenra
- Jack Tayloras himself/Quincey Morris
Reception
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J. HobermanofThe New York Timespraised the film, calling it "ghostly" and "among the most highly regarded avant-garde films of the past half century".[1]James Evans ofStarburst Magazinegave it seven out of ten stars, commending the cinematography, and soundtrack.[2]
References
[edit]- ^Hoberman, J. (December 22, 2017)."Elusive Vampire Film Steps Out of the Shadows".The New York Times.RetrievedDecember 16,2020– via NYTimes.com.
- ^Evans, James (October 10, 2017)."VAMPIR CUADECUC (1971)".StarburstMagazine.com.STARBURST Magazine.RetrievedDecember 16,2020.
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- English-language Spanish films
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