

El canto de la cigarra
1973, Spanish. Directed by Pedro Amalio López.
The teenage Bisbi, who plays the role of mother to her younger siblings, is the daughter of the indolent Aris, someone who just observes the passing of the years, hoping that circumstances will provide what his family may need, like the cicada in the fable; even when Bisbi tries to make him understand that their survival depends on their personal effort, which is what the industrious ant did every day…
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Spanish
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- Released
- 1 June 1973
- Country
- Spain
- Written by
- Pedro Amalio López
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What El canto de la cigarra is based on
El canto de la cigarra is adapted from a play or musical.
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El canto de la cigarra runs 88 minutes (1h 28m).
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Which OTT platform is El canto de la cigarra on?
El canto de la cigarra isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 June 1973. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like El canto de la cigarra?
If you liked El canto de la cigarra, try American Son, TalhotBlond, Girl in the Box.
Who directed El canto de la cigarra?
El canto de la cigarra (1973) was directed by Pedro Amalio López and stars José Bódalo, Maribel Martín, Irene Daina.
What is El canto de la cigarra based on?
El canto de la cigarra is adapted from a play or musical.