South from Granada

South from Granada

He went looking for inspiration, but found more than he bargained for.

Directed by Fernando Colomo

Produced by Fernando Colomo PC, Atresmedia

2003111 min5.8 / 10

A wistful, character-driven story of a writer seeking solace and inspiration in rural Spain, only to confront romantic disappointment and the complexities of artistic life.

Brenan arrives at Yegen on foot, interrupting the funeral held for the daughter of the local cacique. He collapses from dysentery and soon learns that the local cacique, Don Fernando, is leaving for Granada with his wife. Brenan rents Fernando’s house for a year and soon enlists the services of María as housekeeper and cook and becomes friends with a local man named Paco. Brenan spends most of his time reading, walking, and trying to write poetry.His friends Dora Carrington, Lytton Strachey (who is ill), and Ralph Partridge visit for a couple of days. Brenan, who has been maintaining a correspondence with Carrington, learns during the visit that Partridge and Carrington are engaged. He is crushed, as he had been in love with Carrington.

Questions people ask

  • Is South from Granada violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.

  • Is South from Granada scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is South from Granada sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is South from Granada easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Does South from Granada end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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17/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity38

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise5

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love15

How much audiences actually like it

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Like South from Granada, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like South from Granada, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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