Alatriste

Alatriste

2006 · 145 min · ES · PG · 5.8 (213 votes)
Dir. Agustín Díaz Yanes · Starring Viggo Mortensen, Elena Anaya, Unax Ugalde, Eduard Fernández, Eduardo Noriega, Ariadna Gil · Music Roque Baños
Action

In 17th century Spain Diego Alatriste, a brave and heroic soldier, is fighting in his King's army in the Flandes region. His best mate, Balboa, falls in a trap and, near to death, asks Diego to look after his son and teach him to be a soldier.

VIBE

A grim, blood-soaked journey through 17th-century battlefields. It feels like a veteran's weary recounting of brutal wars, where honor is a fragile shield against the relentless march of death and duty.

grittysomberheroicbrutalsteadyhistorical epicperiod dramagritty realismwarhonorloyaltysacrifice
17th century
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