: Geraldine Chaplin plays two roles: Ana's deceased mother (seen in haunting visions) and the adult Ana looking back 20 years later. Key Themes & Context

(1976) is a Spanish psychological drama directed by Carlos Saura that serves as a haunting allegory for the end of the Franco dictatorship. Film Summary

: The story follows 8-year-old Ana (played by Ana Torrent), a solemn girl living in Madrid who is obsessed with death and memory.

Cría cuervos . . . : The Past Is Not Past - The Criterion Collection