

Life in Shadows
1949-04-06 · 74 min · ★ 7.2
The creative and ambitious Carlos, a young Spanish film buff, manages to become a professional camera operator with time and effort, and is also blessed with the love of Ana, which he has longed for; but the outbreak of the Civil War in 1936 changes everything for both of them.
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- Directors
- Lorenzo Llobet Gràcia
- Production companies
- Castilla Films
- Countries
- Spain
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Fernando Fernán GómezCarlos
María Dolores PraderaAna
Isabel de PomésClara
Fernando SanchoFilm Producer
Alfonso EstelaLuis
Félix de PomésMr. Durán
Mary SantpereHandmaid
Marta FloresWife
Jesús PuchePhotographer
Camino GarrigóMadre de Ana (uncredited)
María SeveriniDueña de la pensión (uncredited)
Joaquín Soler Serrano(voice) (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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