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A charismatic and unconventional teacher at a girls' school in 1930s Edinburgh, Miss Brodie influences her students with her unorthodox methods and idealism. Her teachings both inspire and lead them down questionable paths, as she becomes involved in a love triangle and political intrigue during the Spanish Civil War.

Operation Ogre is a gripping drama set in 1970s Spain during the Franco regime. The story revolves around the construction of a tunnel and a subsequent terrorist attack carried out by the notorious ETA group. The film explores the tense political climate of the time and the struggle for freedom against a fascist regime. With a nonlinear timeline and archive footage, Operation Ogre offers a thrilling and thought-provoking cinematic experience.

During the Spanish Civil War, a pregnant woman must navigate the dangerous world of guerilla warfare and resistance against the fascist regime of Francisco Franco. As she fights for her own survival and the freedom of her country, she also grapples with complex relationships and the moral dilemmas of war.

Madrid, Spain. On Monday, December 22, 1947, Charles Vidor's Gilda, starring Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford, premieres. That same week, as every first Friday of the month, Hauma organizes a peculiar card game in an old tavern.

In this dark comedy, a councillor with an unusual appetite struggles to maintain a normal life while secretly indulging in cannibalism. As he becomes the target of suspicion, chaos ensues. With its humorous yet macabre storyline, this movie offers a unique and entertaining experience.

The two weeks leading up to the Spanish Civil War in 1936 are dramatized from many different locations in Spain, Morocco and London.

Luys Forest is a writer with a Falangist political past. He lives isolated in a coastal town, writing his memoirs (actually rewriting and adapting his autobiography with the times), and brooding over his failed marriage. His sister is worried about him and decides to send her daughter Mariana to stay with him. Mariana and a seemingly mute and artistic lesbian companion come to town to shake the stable world of Luys with their free and uninhibited ways. Soon begins a game of seduction that ends up exposing the intellectual game of Luys.

This satirical comedy follows the strict older generation pitting themselves against the pleasure-seeking youths, both in 1947 and in 1978.

On November 20, 1978 a truck driver picks up a man on the road, that tells him to take him to Pardo's Palace. Soon, the truck driver begins to realize who this person is.

Documentary made immediately after Franco's death, which includes interviews with the dictator's sister and with Alfredo Mayo, the actor who played the lead role in the film 'Raza'.

Follow the life of Querejeta, a key figure in Spanish cinema, as this documentary dives into his social contributions and involvement in the Spanish transition, all within 24 hours.

July 11, 1952. Two sisters are savagely murdered in their tobacco shop in Seville. The money was in plain sight, but it wasn't touched. Without leads, the police follows a jail rumor pointing to three petty criminals.

4,000 tons of oil have been stolen from a Galician deposit. The alleged thieves are defended by the lawyer Ramos, but the witnesses die and suspicions point to Franco's brother.

Writer and broadcaster Jonathan Meades turns his gaze onto Spanish dictator Francisco Franco.

Sandra and Luis, a couple living in 1970s Spain, face challenges related to gay rights, activism, adoption, and their involvement in the gay community. The film also delves into the social and political climate of the era, touching upon topics such as Francisco Franco's regime, transgender issues, Spanish music, and prostitution. The narrative highlights their journey towards acceptance and the fight for gay marriage.

Into the Fire is a documentary movie released in 2002 that focuses on the Spanish Civil War. The film tells the story of a group of nurses who find themselves in a field hospital, risking their lives to offer medical assistance to wounded soldiers. The documentary sheds light on the struggles faced by these nurses during the war and explores the themes of fascism and the impact of the conflict on Spanish society.