Scars of war

Behold a Pale Horse (1964)

Directed by Fred Zinnemann this film based on a novel by Emeric Pessburger stars Gregory Peck, Anthony Quinn and Omar Sharif. Twenty years after the Spanish Civil War the police in Spain try to tempt back a former rebel living in exile to visit his dying mother.

There is very little action or tension in this film but it does a good job of contrasting the actions of the three main characters and asking the audience who if anyone is morally correct. Rather than giving easy answers the film does a good job of leaving things ambiguous and it is hard to say if any of the characters are in the right. While the film the film is a little underwhelming for all the talent involved it is still a good watch.

4/5