The Heifer
During the Spanish Civil War a platoon of mismatched Republican soldiers cross the front-line to steal the bull that the enemy is going to fight on the local holiday of the nearby village. In addition to ruining the Nationalist faction's celebration they want the animal in order to butcher it and feed their famished troops. They get caught in the process and have to go through a series of funny and pathetic incidents before they can get back to their side.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La vaquilla |
| Year | 1985 |
| Country | Spain |
| Genre | Comedy, War |
| Director | Luis García Berlanga |
| Runtime | 122 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.7/10 (66 votes) |
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Director Luis García Berlanga constructs an anti-war satire that relies on the inherent absurdity of the mission, using farce and dark humor to explore the futility of conflict. The film builds its comedy from the contrast between grotesque situations and the tragic backdrop of war.
What lingers after the laughter fades is a poignant, humanist perspective on survival that strips ideology down to its farcical core. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Luis García Berlanga
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Best enjoyed with friends, with an appreciation for Spanish humor and historical context.
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