Topic: Franquismo

Direction Pablo Gil Rituerto

Synopsis The Drunkmen’s Marseillaise (2024) follows the journey of a group of young Italian anthropologists who, in the summer of 1961, embarked on a covert expedition through Spain. Their mission was to capture folk songs that echoed the spirit of resistance...

Direction Sofia Esteve Santonja · Marina Freixa Roca · Isa Luengo

Synopsis Gaps (2024) delves into the power of oral history to resurrect a neglected chapter of our collective past and shatter the silence that has endured for generations. The documentary focuses on Mariona, who at just seventeen years old, was detained...

Direction Guillermo Rojas

Cast Pablo Gómez-Pando · Andrea Carballo · Alfonso Sánchez · Félix Gómez

Direction Clara Bilbao

Cast Carmen Machi · Antonio de la Torre · Julián Villagrán · Luis Tosar

Synopsis We Treat Women Too Well (2024) follows the story of Remedios Buendía, a fierce defender of her homeland who is prepared to go to any lengths to protect it. In the autumn of 1945, a group of fleeing maquisards makes...

Direction Guillermo Nagore · Adriano Morán

Synopsis Arderán las cimas (2021) explores the long-awaited premiere of the ballet "La noche de San Juan," featuring music by Roberto Gerhard, a narrative by Ventura Gassol, and choreography by Joan Junyer. The ballet's debut was delayed due to the Spanish...

Direction Raimon Cartró · Jordi Pacheco

Cast Roser Bofill i Portabella · Sole Gomis i Bofill · Maria Gomis Bofill · Jaume Boix i Angelats

Synopsis Llorenç Gomis, el mestre serè (2023) delves into the life and impact of Llorenç Gomis Sanahuja, highlighting his significant contributions to Catalan culture and media in the latter half of the 20th century. The film explores Gomis' multifaceted career, examining...

Direction Iñaki Arteta

Cast Agustín Ibarrola · Mariluz Vellido · José Ibarrola · Tere Ormazábal

Synopsis Agustín Ibarrola. Artista indomable (2018) delves into the vibrant and tumultuous artistic and public journey of the Basque artist Agustín Ibarrola, featuring insights from notable figures in the art and cultural spheres. Recognized as an artist from his early years,...

Direction Jörg Adolph · Gereon Wetzel

Cast Carlos Saura · Carlos Saura Medrano

Synopsis Carlos Saura: Fotógrafo (2024) delves into the multifaceted life of Carlos Saura, the renowned Spanish filmmaker, who in his early years grappled with the decision to pursue a career as a motorcycle racer, a flamenco dancer, or a photographer. Over...

Direction Mario Pons Múria

Cast Hilaire Arasa Ferrando

Synopsis L'espill (2023) delves into the poignant narrative of the Republican exile, blending elements of a romantic comedy with a documentary format. The film centers around Hilaire, a key figure from Jean Eustache's iconic film "My Little Loves." Set against the...

Direction Joan Gallifa

Cast Raül Tortosa · Carmela Lloret · Txema Lorente · Albert Roig

Synopsis Pecats capitals (2006) is a compelling documentary series produced by Televisión de Cataluña, delving into the formative years of Franco's rule. Created by the Histories de Catalunya team, this series comprises seven 40-minute episodes, each titled after one of the...

Direction Carles Aledo

Synopsis Los armarios de la dictadura (2003) presents a visual exploration centered around the concept of time. The film weaves together the perspectives of a workaholic, an unemployed individual, an inactive young woman, an elderly farmer, and a blind painter. Through...

Direction León Siminiani

Synopsis Propuesta de puzzle: Paseo por una guerra antigua. 48 piezas (2022) delves into the remnants of Luis García Berlanga and Juan Antonio Bardem's inaugural collaboration, the elusive short film "Paseo por una guerra antigua." In 2021, Filmoteca Española tasked four...

Direction Lolo Ruiz

Synopsis La Balada Perdida (2022) delves into the vibrant history of independent theater in Spain during the 1970s, focusing on the influential Teatro Carrusel company based in Cádiz. This group emerged during a period of societal darkness, captivating audiences with its...

Direction Carolina Astudillo Muñoz

Synopsis De monstruos y faldas (2008) delves into the lives of Libertad, Enriqueta, Maricarmen, and Albert as they recall the era when their mothers and aunt were incarcerated at the Les Corts prison. Through the children's narratives, the documentary transports viewers...

Direction Pilar Palomero

Synopsis Agenda 1958 (2019) follows Pilar as she delves into her family's past during a summer stay with her mother in their ancestral village home. The discovery of her grandmother's 1958 journal unveils hidden emotions and secrets, prompting Pilar and her...

Direction Oriol Grau · Mónica López · Inés Olondriz · Jordi Roig

Synopsis Una ciutat de mussols (2021) delves into the lives of LGBTIQ+ individuals in Tarragona during the 1970s through the personal accounts of twelve key figures. This documentary sheds light on the challenges and repression faced by the community during the...

Direction Jerónimo García Castela

Synopsis El balón que vino de México (2009) delves into the tale of hardship and poverty experienced in the rural communities of Spain, and how these villages and their inhabitants began to take charge, striving for a better future. In a...

Direction Javier Esteban

Cast Fernando Arrabal · Alejandro Jodorowsky · Michael Houellebecq

Synopsis Arrabal, el genio y la locura (2016) delves into the extraordinary life of Fernando Arrabal, as narrated by the man himself. Born to a father sentenced to death by Franco, Arrabal's journey begins with his exile to France. From the...

Direction Bernat Cols · Fèlix Cortés · Adrià Pujol

Cast Josep Milà

Direction Uliane Tatit

Cast Nuca López · Alba Mendoza · Uliane Tatit

Synopsis As Dúas en Punto (2022) is a compelling documentary set in Spain during the tumultuous year of 1940. The narrative revolves around the lives of two sisters, Maruxa and Coralia, who are seamstresses. Their daily routines and existence are profoundly...