This Spanish film won at Cannes, is about to turn fifty, and is a classic you can't miss on Netflix.

A Spanish film that marked a turning point in the history of cinema will soon regain relevance, due to its upcoming fiftieth anniversary. Available on Netflix , this masterpiece, recognized by the Cannes Film Festival Jury, offers a penetrating look at childhood, grief, and the weight of a changing society , all from the perspective of a unique author.

Directed by the prolific Carlos Saura and starring an unforgettable eight-year-old Ana Torrent , Cría Cuervos won the Jury Prize at Cannes in 1976 and is now considered a masterpiece. Set in 1970s Madrid, the film offers a haunting look at trauma, loss, and the end of the Franco dictatorship through the eyes of a girl who believes she has the power over life and death.

Filmed in real locations in the Salamanca district, Cría cuervos alternates memories, fantasies and scenes of a suffocating present in a family home where Ana and her sisters, orphaned by their mother and father, are left in the care of a severe aunt .

The film blends elements of psychological drama with magical realism, and relies on resources such as Jeanette's song Porque te vas to create a melancholic and unforgettable impression. Geraldine Chaplin 's dual performance as the deceased mother and the adult Anne enhances the introspective nature of a work that defies the limits of time and memory.

Beyond its international success, which included awards at festivals such as Brussels, Karlovy Vary, and New York, the film continues to fascinate with its symbolic significance. Its dark and lucid vision of childhood remains relevant today, making Cría Cuervos a must-see for those seeking to understand how cinema can be both an intimate mirror and a collective portrait . The film is also available on the national streaming platforms FlixOlé and Movistar Plus+ .