Ovejas negras (lit. 'Black Sheep') is a 1989 Spanish black comedy film written and directed by José María Carreño. The film is a critique of the Catholic education in 1950s Spain. It stars Maribel Verdú, José Sazatornil "Saza", Juan Diego Botto, Gabino Diego, and Miguel Rellán.
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Plot
After coming across former teacher Benito, Adolfo de la Cruz remembers his school years as a lonely boy in the 1950s tormented by the perspective of sex, sin, and damnation in hell.
Cast
Maribel Verdú as Lola
José Sazatornil "Saza" as Padre Benito
Juan Diego Botto as Adolfo (boy)
Miguel Rellán as Adolfo de la Cruz (adult)
Gabino Diego as Emilio
Francisco Vidal as Padre Crisóstomo
Concha de Leza as Sra. de la Cruz
Juan José Artero as Fernando de la Cruz
Release
Black Sheep was programmed in the official selection of the 10th Mostra de València. As one of the first titles taken over by Golem, it was released theatrically in Spain on 7 May 1990.