The National Shotgun
A catalan manufacturer of intercoms travels to Madrid, accompanied by his mistress, to attend a hunt that he has organized. Its main purpose is to mix with people of high society to improve their business. All seems well until the owner of the farm shows full authority over James, who is the real organizer of the meeting. The celebration is diverse characters who live next to absurd situations.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La escopeta nacional |
| Year | 1978 |
| Country | Spain |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Luis García Berlanga |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.8/10 (70 votes) |
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The film constructs a precise satire of Spanish society at the end of the Franco era, using the hunting party as a metaphor for the social hunt for status. Luis García Berlanga relies on a brilliant ensemble cast to explore the mechanisms of hypocrisy and class hierarchy.
What lingers after the viewing is the sharp, absurd humor and the realization that beneath the rituals of the elite, universal human flaws persist. The comedy is as much about social observation as it is about laughter. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Luis García Berlanga
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With a glass of wine among friends who appreciate sharp social satire.
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