The Executioner

In the movie "The Executioner" (1963), directed by Luis García Berlanga, the plot revolves around an undertaker's son who struggles with the idea of inheriting his father's profession of carrying out executions during the Francoist regime in Spain. The central conflict lies in the young man's moral dilemma as he grapples with the consequences of his decision. The film portrays the absurdity and dark humor surrounding death and power dynamics in a repressive political environment.