The Stilts

The Stilts (Los zancos) is a 1984 Spanish drama film directed by Carlos Saura and written by Saura and Fernando Fernán-Gómez which stars Fernán-Gómez, Laura del Sol, Francisco Rabal, and Antonio Banderas.

Plot
Following the death of his significant other and his own attempted suicide, old professor Angel falls for younger neighbor Teresa, who is married to Alberto. Angel's sexual advances are initially rejected by Teresa, and upon seeing her with her husband, Angel ends up attempting suicide again.

Production
The film is an Emiliano Piedra PC production. It boasted a 70 million ₧ budget. Shooting locations included Torrelodones.

Release
The film screened at the 41st Venice International Film Festival in September 1984. The film was not received with enthusiasm by critics, who generally considered it to be a minor, yet self-consciously minor, addition to Saura's filmography.