Topic: Spanish Post-War

Direction Víctor Erice

Cast Omero Antonutti · Sonsoles Aranguren · Icíar Bollaín · Lola Cardona

Synopsis The South (1983) follows the journey of Estrella, a young girl who is transplanted from her cherished homeland in Southern Spain to the unfamiliar North. Estrella's heart remains deeply connected to her birthplace, a bond that is vividly expressed through...

Direction Miguel Riaño Roa

Direction Víctor Erice

Cast Ana Torrent · Fernando Fernán Gómez · Isabel Tellería · Laly Soldevila

Synopsis The Spirit of the Beehive (1973) unfolds in a quiet Castilian village during the early 1940s, in the aftermath of the devastating Spanish Civil War. The story revolves around two young sisters, Ana and her sibling, who, after witnessing a...

Direction Almudena Carracedo · Robert Bahar

Synopsis The Silence of Others (El silencio de otros) (2018) uncovers the ongoing battle of individuals who endured Spain’s 40-year dictatorship under General Franco, as they persistently pursue justice. Captured over six years, the documentary chronicles the journey of victims and...

Direction Fernando Fernán Gómez

Cast José Sacristán · Fernando Fernán Gómez · Juan Diego · María Luisa Ponte

Synopsis Voyage to Nowhere (1986) follows the journey of a family of entertainers who ply their trade in the rural landscapes of Spain during the 1940s and 1950s. The narrative delves into their struggles and triumphs as they navigate the challenges...

Direction José Antonio Nieves Conde

Cast Luis Peña · María Asquerino · Francisco Arenzana · Marisa de Leza

Synopsis Furrows (1951) follows the journey of a humble family from the countryside of Spain who, in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War, relocate to Madrid seeking improved living conditions. Their aspirations for a brighter future, however, are dashed by...

Direction Jaime Camino

Cast Dolores Ibárruri · Diego Abad de Santillán · Federica Montseny · Josep Tarradellas

Synopsis La vieja memoria (1977) presents a compelling exploration of Spain's political evolution since 1931, as directed by Jaime Camino. The documentary masterfully weaves together interviews with historically significant figures and contemporary documentary footage. The result is a vivid and authentic...

Direction Manuel H. Martín

Cast Juan Diego · Ana Fernández

Synopsis 30 Years of Darkness (2011) delves into the harrowing tale of Manuel Cortés, a former mayor of Mijas in the province of Malaga, who, following the conclusion of the Civil War, found himself trapped in Spain with no means of...

Direction Aurel

Synopsis Josep (2020) unfolds in February 1939, as France grapples with the influx of Republicans escaping Franco's oppressive rule. The French government's response is to intern these Spanish refugees in concentration camps, where they must construct their own shelters, subsist on...

Direction Jon Garaño · Aitor Arregi · José Mari Goenaga

Cast Antonio de la Torre · Belén Cuesta · Vicente Vergara · José Manuel Poga

Synopsis The Endless Trench (2019) follows the harrowing journey of Higinio and Rosa, a newlywed couple whose lives are abruptly disrupted by the outbreak of the Civil War. Facing imminent danger, they devise a desperate plan to hide in a makeshift...

Direction Guillermo del Toro

Cast Ivana Baquero · Sergi López · Maribel Verdú · Doug Jones

Synopsis Pan's Labyrinth (2006) is set in 1944, during a time of supposed peace, where a young girl named Ofelia, just 13 years old, relocates to a remote village with her expectant mother, Carmen. Carmen is married to Vidal, a ruthless...

Direction Benito Zambrano

Cast Inma Cuesta · María León · Marc Clotet · Daniel Holguín

Synopsis The Sleeping Voice (2011) is a poignant adaptation by Benito Zambrano of Dulce Chacon’s novel, set against the grim backdrop of post-Spanish Civil War Spain. The narrative revolves around the complex bond between two sisters, Hortensia and Pepita. Hortensia, who...

Direction Llorenç Llobet-Gràcia

Cast Fernando Fernán Gómez · María Dolores Pradera · Isabel de Pomés · Alfonso Estela

Direction Basilio Martín Patino

Cast Imperio Argentina · Estrellita Castro · Miguel de Molina · Lola Flores

Direction Mario Camus

Cast Antonio Valero · Carmen Rossi · Lydia Bosch · Paco Catalá

Direction Emilio Aragón

Cast Imanol Arias · Lluís Homar · Roger Príncep · Carmen Machi

Synopsis Paper Birds (2010) delves into the struggles and resilience of a collective of comic artists and writers navigating the challenging post-Spanish Civil War era. The narrative unfolds against the backdrop of a nation rebuilding, exploring the personal and professional journeys...

Direction Basilio Martín Patino

Cast Emilio Gutiérrez Caba · Elsa Baeza · Montserrat Blanch · Mary Carrillo

Synopsis Nine Letters to Bertha (1966) follows the journey of Lorenzo, a student navigating the oppressive atmosphere of 1950s Spain under dictatorship. After spending time in England, Lorenzo encounters a new perspective on life, different people, and a new horizon, embodied...

Direction Mario Camus

Cast José Sacristán · Victoria Abril · Luis Escobar · Charo López

Synopsis The Beehive (1982) is a poignant cinematic adaptation of Camilo José Cela's novel "La Colmena," set in the grim atmosphere of Madrid in 1942, during the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War. The film weaves together the narratives of various...

Direction Montxo Armendáriz

Cast Carmelo Gómez · Charo López · Sílvia Munt · Vicky Peña

Synopsis Secrets of the Heart (1997) follows the journey of nine-year-old Javi and his brother Juan, who have been led to believe that their father's death was an unfortunate accident. As Javi grows older, he starts to uncover the truth, realizing...

Direction Jon Cuesta