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The Nest

1980·Movie
1h 37min
68
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Strong craft.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Violence3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8

Humor

Some cringe comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Growing up, the mind, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

In a town near Salamanca, an eccentric widower, aged 60, is captivated by an imp, a precocious 13 year old. Alejandro is wealthy and alone, passing time with music, chess, and his shotgun. Gregoria (Goyita) the daughter of a weak-willed policeman and his bullying wife, is a budding naturalist who conspires to meet Alejandro. Even though he knows the village is talking, Alejandro spends time with Goyita, on walks, horseback rides, and dinners. He's enchanted and tells his friend the village priest that he's living for the first time. Goyita makes new demands on Alejandro, and he must decide how to be true to his ethics and to this Platonic yet highly-charged relationship.
Dramatic Psychological StudyTaboo Relationship DramaSpanish Rural RealismMelancholic Character PortraitSocial Critique of ConservatismNuanced Performance ShowcaseBittersweet Coming-of-AgeQuiet Tension and DreadEthical AmbiguityTragic Romance

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Is The Nest worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Nest rated?

Sexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: sexual content and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Nest?

1 h 37 min

The Nest runs 1 h 37 min.

What language is The Nest in?

Spanish

It was made in Spanish. Produced in Spain.

In how many countries can I watch The Nest?

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What tropes does The Nest use?

Bird-Poop GagBlood OathCall-BackDowner EndingDrowning My SorrowsHenpecked HusbandThe Jailbait WaitSchool PlayTrail of Bread CrumbsLet the Past BurnTomboyMay–December Romanceand 2 more

TV Tropes lists 14 storytelling tropes for The Nest, including Bird-Poop Gag, Blood Oath, Call-Back.