The Fencing Master (film)
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| Spanish | El maestro de esgrima |
| Directed by | Pedro Olea |
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| Based on | The Fencing Master by Arturo Pérez Reverte |
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| Cinematography | Alfredo Mayo |
| Edited by | José Salcedo |
| Music by | José Nieto |
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| Distributed by | United International Pictures |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Country | Spain |
| Language | Spanish |
The Fencing Master (Spanish: El maestro de esgrima) is a 1992 Spanish adventure film directed by Pedro Olea, and starring Omero Antonutti, Assumpta Serna, and Joaquim de Almeida. Based on the 1988 novel of the same name by Arturo Pérez-Reverte, the plot follows a renowned fencer who becomes the mentor for a young woman seeking a means of revenge.
It was selected as the Spanish entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 65th Academy Awards, but was not accepted as a nominee.