The noir atmosphere is overwhelming in this film, which journeys to the heart of the night in a dystopian time that leaves no room for hope. The characters attempt to evade a destiny that is made evident—without excessive symbolism—in the inevitable death that awaits everyone. Featuring a diverse and accomplished cast, the film is a rara avis within the cinema of its time and, even today, remains open to a multitude of interpretations that go far beyond its apocalyptic tone.
Synopsis: In a European city shaken by racial unrest, a powerful tycoon must confront the one force he cannot deceive or corrupt: death. At the same time, a detective tries to find the woman he loves, while an innocent young woman follows him with the outlandish purpose of bringing back to life her son, who was murdered in his cradle by a gunman. [Spanish Film Academy].