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Death Knell
Death Knell

Death Knell

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Human bones are found at the Garizmendi farmhouse. Farmers Fermin and Karmen call their son Nestor, who reports the matter to the authorities. But, when the agents turn up, the bones are gone. Suddenly, the bell on the nearby chapel begins to peal. This bad omen announces the coming of tragic events and reopens old wounds within the family and those around it.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

Basque

Runtime

95 mins

Rating

5.5/10

Release Date

20 November 2020

Country

Spain

Cast

Itziar Ituño

Itziar Ituño

Karmen

Eneko Sagardoy

Eneko Sagardoy

Nestor / Aitor

Yon González

Yon González

Kortazar

Asier Hernández

Asier Hernández

Estanis

Iñigo Aranburu

Iñigo Aranburu

Fermín

Josean Bengoetxea

Josean Bengoetxea

Abel

Kandido Uranga

Kandido Uranga

Cura

Patricia López Arnaiz

Patricia López Arnaiz

Fical

Andrés Gertrúdix

Andrés Gertrúdix

Felipe

Itsaso Arana

Itsaso Arana

Berta

Dorleta Urretabizkaia

Dorleta Urretabizkaia

Ezpeleta

Ander Azurmendi

Ander Azurmendi

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