Fantasy ·Horror ·History · Spain · 2023 · 14m

The Christ of the Skull

El Cristo de la Calavera

The Christ of the Skull poster
Director
Chus Lara
Cast
Manu Villasanta as Lope de Sandoval Alberto Larios as Alonso de Carrillo María López Brotón as Inés de Tordesillas
Crew
Chus Lara — Director of Photography Rafael Cano López — Editor Chus Lara — Screenplay Alberto Larios — Screenplay Manu Villasanta — Screenplay Néstor López — Producer
Tagline

Two knights, one lady, and a mystery. Adaptation of the tale by Bécquer.

Synopsis

In the darkness of a gothic night, two knights engage in a deadly duel, illuminated only by the mysterious light of a lantern. A noble lady, confined in a castle, has woven a mysterious connection with the contenders. Supernatural forces and inexplicable events will determine the fate of the duelists in a night of horror.

Mood & Themes
swordplayswordknightgothicdark agesmedievalsword duelbloodlinedarkmedieval spainmedieval knightblood
Key Collaborators
Chus Lara Director Chus Lara Director of Photography Rafael Cano López Editor Chus Lara Screenplay Alberto Larios Screenplay Manu Villasanta Screenplay Néstor López Producer
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