Lázaro de Tormes

Lázaro de Tormes is a 2001 Spanish comedy film directed by Fernando Fernán Gómez and José Luis García Sánchez which stars Rafael Álvarez "El Brujo" as the title character.

Plot

Set in the 16th century, the plot concerns about a trial on an adult Lázaro in Toledo. As part of his defence, the character goes on to tell the jury the story of his life. Rather than Lázaro's ability to persuade the folks, he is "saved" by the deus ex machina arrival of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V to the city.

Production

Written by Fernando Fernán Gómez, the screenplay is an adaptation of a stage monologue. It was initially helmed by Fernando Fernán Gómez, but José Luis García Sánchez took over direction duties and completed the film in the wake of Fernán Gómez's illness during production. Shooting locations included Lupiana and Atienza ; Talamanca de Jarama and Toledo.

Release

The film was theatrically released on 19 January 2001.