Lazaro De Tormes (2001)

Lazaro De Tormes brings the classic Spanish picaresque tale to the screen. It tracks the roguish schemes and hard-luck survival of its title character. The story moves through a world of scheming masters and shabby improvisation. It leans hard into the bawdy spirit of the source material. Beatriz Rico brings that earthy texture to life in her role. Her role never shies away from bare skin. The archive holds 4 scenes capturing her nude and exposed. These come across the film's more explicit stretches. It's a compact entry, but a rewarding one for anyone following Rico's screen work.