The L’Iber Film Club presents a new session devoted to The Holy Innocents (Los santos inocentes), one of the most acclaimed films in Spanish cinema. It was directed by Mario Camus in 1984 and is based on the novel of the same name by Miguel Delibes.
In short: on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 7:30 pm, the Museo L’Iber Film Club discusses The Holy Innocents (Mario Camus, 1984). You watch the film at home beforehand, and admission is free.
The L’Iber Film Club offers a space for meeting and reflecting on different films. Before each session, participants watch the film at home. Then they meet at the museum, where its most notable aspects are discussed and analysed through the screening of a few selected clips.
The Holy Innocents
Released in 1984 and directed by Mario Camus, The Holy Innocents adapts the novel that Miguel Delibes published in 1981. It offers a portrait of rural Spain in the mid-20th century.
The film focuses on a family of peasants who work for the owners of a large country estate. In this way, it shows the deep social inequalities and the power relations that shape the lives of its protagonists. Through its characters, the film explores themes such as dignity, injustice, dependence and the differences between social classes.
In addition, the cast is led by Alfredo Landa, Francisco Rabal, Terele Pávez, Juan Diego, Agustín González and Maribel Martín. The performances of Alfredo Landa and Francisco Rabal were recognised at the 1984 Cannes Film Festival, where they shared the Best Actor award.
Camus’s adaptation remains true to the essence of Delibes’s novel. As a result, it builds a powerful story in which the landscape, the silences, the characters and the relationships between them play a key role.
A film to watch, share and analyse
To take part in this session, attendees must watch the film at home beforehand. The meeting at the museum will be devoted to discussing and analysing The Holy Innocents, creating a space to share impressions and different points of view on the film.
Throughout the session, selected clips from the film will be screened. They will allow us to pause on some of its most significant scenes and analyse aspects such as the acting, the staging, the characters, the film language and the film’s central themes.
Finally, the session will be led by Javier Sancho and Carlos Climent, who will guide the discussion and the dialogue among attendees.
Activity details
- Film: The Holy Innocents (Los santos inocentes)
- Director: Mario Camus
- Year: 1984
- Country: Spain
- Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026
- Time: 7:30 pm
- Venue: Conference Room of the Museo L’Iber
- Led by: Javier Sancho and Carlos Climent
- Admission: free until full capacity
Important: the film must be watched at home beforehand. There will be no full screening during the session at the museum; instead, selected clips will be shown for discussion and analysis.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to watch The Holy Innocents before the session?
Yes. You watch the film at home before the meeting; at the museum, only selected clips are screened so that everyone can discuss them together.
When and where is The Holy Innocents discussed?
On Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 7:30 pm, in the Conference Room of the Museo L’Iber (Calle de Caballeros, 20-22, Valencia).
How much does it cost to attend?
Nothing, because admission is free until the room reaches full capacity.
Discover other sessions on the Museo L’Iber Film Club page.
