Far from the Trees (1972): cast, story & where to watch
1972 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1972, Far from the Trees is a documentary film directed by Jacinto Esteva, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. An unprejudiced portrait of Spanish folklore and a crude analysis in black and white of its intimate relationship with atavism and superstition, with violence and pain, with blood and death; a story of terror, a journey to the most sinister and ancestral Spain; the one that lived far from the most visited tourist destinations, from the economic miracle and unstoppable progress, relentlessly promoted by the Franco regime during the sixties.
Who’s in it. Far from the Trees stars Luis González Seara as Narrator (voice), Manuel Cano as Voice (voice), Marta Mejías as Voice (voice) and Antonio Gades as Self - Dancer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Far from the Trees has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on GuideDoc. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Far from the Trees page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Far from the Trees (1972)?
- In US, Far from the Trees is available to stream on GuideDoc. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Far from the Trees worth watching?
- Far from the Trees holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Far from the Trees?
- Far from the Trees stars Luis González Seara, Manuel Cano, Marta Mejías, Antonio Gades and Manuel Caño.
- When was Far from the Trees released?
- Far from the Trees was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.