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Hil Kanpaiak | Death Knell - Drama - Film Noir

Human bones are found at the Garizmendi farmhouse. Farmers Fermín and Karmen call their son Néstor, 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. Second feature film by its director.

2020, directed by Imanol Rayo, color, Euskara with English subtitles, 100 minutes

About the Director:

Imanol Rayo (Pamplona, 1984) studied Filmmaking at the Andoain Film School and Screenplay with Michel Gaztambide in Urnieta. In 2011 he directed his first feature film, Bi Anai, based on Bernardo Atxaga’s novel of the same name, winner of the Zinemira award at the San Sebastian Festival. Hil-Kanpaiak is his second film.