El Hilo Dorado
2021, Spanish. Directed by Tomás Aceituno Maldonado.
"Some ties can’t be broken not even by time or law."
El hilo dorado (2021) is a Spanish social drama directed and written by Tomás Aceituno. The film follows Cristina, a young lawyer who takes on the case of grandparents seeking to regain custody of their granddaughter placed in foster care. As the case unfolds, Cristina confronts memories of her own childhood spent in a juvenile center. The narrative is inspired by real events and was filmed in Linares, Jaén, Aceituno's hometown. The cast includes Cristina Mediero, Paco Roma, Eva Pedraza, Amanda Ferrer, and others. The film's main theme, also titled "El hilo dorado," is performed by renowned flamenco singer Estrella Morente.
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- 10 December 2021
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- Spain
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- Tomás Aceituno Maldonado
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Who directed El Hilo Dorado?
El Hilo Dorado (2021) was directed by Tomás Aceituno Maldonado and stars Cristina Mediero, Paco Roma, Eva Pedraza.