Question 1

What does the Spanish title 'Cría Cuervos' mean in English?

Accepted Answer

The title stems from the Spanish phrase meaning 'Raise ravens and they'll pluck out your eyes,' equivalent to the English saying 'you reap what you sow.'

Question 2

Which major film festival first showcased 'Cría Cuervos'?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Cannes Film Festival in 1976.

Question 3

What unusual challenge did Geraldine Chaplin face while filming with child actress Ana Torrent?

Accepted Answer

Chaplin stated filming required patience because Ana Torrent strongly disliked her. When Ana gives loving looks to her mother off screen, she's actually interacting with the first assistant director, whom she had a crush on.

Question 4

How did director Carlos Saura describe the nature of childhood in 'Cría Cuervos'?

Accepted Answer

Saura said childhood is 'one of the most terrible parts in the life of a human being,' a time of terrible indecision when you don't know where you're going or who you are.

Question 5

What dual roles does Geraldine Chaplin play in the film?

Accepted Answer

Chaplin plays Ana's mother María (speaking Spanish with an English accent) and Ana as a young woman (dubbed by Julieta Serrano).

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