Bécquer and the Witches (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2018, Bécquer and the Witches is a history and documentary film directed by Elena Cid Sebastián, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1864, the Spanish poet Gustavo Adolfo Bécquer (1836-70), suffering from health problems, retires to the monastery of Veruela. Far from the noise and worldly activity of the capital, he immerses himself in the landscape of the mysterious Moncayo mountain. There, he discovers a new world full of legends that converge in a small village located at the foot of the mountain: Trasmoz, the Village of the Witches, the only officially cursed village in Spain.
Who’s in it. Bécquer and the Witches stars Laura Contreras as The Poet, Laura Gómez-Lacueva as Aunt Casca, Rubén Martínez as The Father and Iluminada Sebastián as The Witch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Bécquer and the Witches has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bécquer and the Witches page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bécquer and the Witches tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bécquer and the Witches (2018)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bécquer and the Witches change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bécquer and the Witches worth watching?
- Bécquer and the Witches holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bécquer and the Witches?
- Bécquer and the Witches stars Laura Contreras, Laura Gómez-Lacueva, Rubén Martínez, Iluminada Sebastián and Juan Navarro.
- When was Bécquer and the Witches released?
- Bécquer and the Witches was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.