This exceptional slice of Spanish life for a young girl is rightly considered a timeless classic.
The title is taken from a spanish proverb that translates as "Raise ravens, and they'll take out your eyes" and is used in relation to having bad luck in raising children.
Starring a very young but mature Ana Torrent who found fame in the marvelous 'The Spirit Of The Beehive', we see the world through her eyes as she comes to terms with witnessing the difficult death of her mother. As her life is turned upside down, Ana begins to see visions of her dead mother and as she attempts to move on from the death, adapting to her new family set up.
The title is taken from a spanish proverb that translates as "Raise ravens, and they'll take out your eyes" and is used in relation to having bad luck in raising children.
Starring a very young but mature Ana Torrent who found fame in the marvelous 'The Spirit Of The Beehive', we see the world through her eyes as she comes to terms with witnessing the difficult death of her mother. As her life is turned upside down, Ana begins to see visions of her dead mother and as she attempts to move on from the death, adapting to her new family set up.
Director Carlos Suara gets an incredible performance out of little Ana and one scene in particular involving a song by Spanish artist Jeanette allows Ana to shine.
The spiritual/ fantasy aspect of this film are matched perfectly with the reality Ana is living and helps you identify with her world and accept Ana's story as she tries to make sense of her reality.
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