The Holy Innocents

In the scorching heat of 1960s Extremadura, Spain's rural underbelly is laid bare in Mario Camus' powerful drama, "The Holy Innocents". The film tells the story of Paco and Régula, a working-class family toiling on an aristocratic estate, where they are treated like animals by their masters. As they struggle to survive amidst poverty and exploitation, Paco's children dream of a better life, while Régula clings to her dignity in a world that values obedience above all else. This harrowing tale of class struggle and sacrifice is a searing indictment of the social hierarchy that perpetuates oppression and violence.