Question 1

Why did director José Luis Borau cast himself as the Governor?

Accepted Answer

The role was offered to José Luis López Vázquez, but when he couldn't do it and with little time to start shooting, Borau cast himself at the insistence of co-writer Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón.

Question 2

What inspired the dominant character of Martina towards Ángel?

Accepted Answer

The character Saturna played by Lola Gaos in Tristana (1970) made Borau and Gutiérrez Aragón think of Goya's painting 'Saturn devouring his children,' inspiring Martina's dominant, even castrating, character towards Ángel.

Question 3

Which film festivals featured 'Poachers' in 1975?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival and the San Sebastián International Film Festival in 1975.

Question 4

Who plays the character Milagros in 'Poachers'?

Accepted Answer

Alicia Sánchez plays Milagros.

Question 5

What is the synopsis of 'Poachers'?

Accepted Answer

Angel, a poacher living in the forest with his domineering mother, goes to the city and meets Milagros, an escapee from reform school and lover of a known criminal. He takes her to his mountain house.

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