Review of El Cid (1961) by Tim Robey for The Telegraph — 31 Oct 1980
The construction has a mocking fatalism that might have felt oppressive, but Malle and his actors keep you constantly on the edge of your seat, wondering what curse will befall the desperate lovebirds next.
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This review of El Cid (1961) was written by Tim Robey and published by The Telegraph on 31 Oct 1980.
El Cid has generally received positive reviews.
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