The Basque Country, Spain, 1980s. In an atmosphere of tension and fear, where the harassment of separatist nationalism and the violence of ETA terrorist gang are a constant in life, Eloy, a young civil guard from Madrid, arrives at the Intxaurrondo base, in San Sebastián, as a volunteer; a hostile environment that causes havoc among his companions: alcoholism, depression and suicides reign. The so-called “Northern Syndrome” kills as much as bombs do.
A London gangster named Frankie heads to Spain to expand his business. He faces challenges from the Spanish Guardia Civil, Dutch gangs, and a femme fatale. As his empire grows, he deals with cocaine smuggling, violence, corruption, and betrayal.
In Mist & the Maiden, a Spanish police officer is sent to a small island to investigate a murder. As he delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a web of drug smuggling and blackmail, while also navigating the complexities of the local community and his own personal relationships.
The Basque Ball: Skin Against Stone (2003) is a documentary that explores the history and politics of the Basque Country, focusing on their struggle for independence. It delves into the impact of terrorism, particularly the actions of the ETA terrorist group, and the response of the Spanish government, including the Spanish Guardia Civil. The film also highlights the role of media and celebrity interviews in shaping public opinion. With a critical lens, the documentary examines radical politics, state crimes, and the complex relationship between the Basque Country and Spain.
An absent-minded traveler arrives at a Spanish beach where chaos is about to break out. (Followed by Mad in Xpain, 2020.)
In 'Operación Palace,' a mockumentary style film, the audience is taken on a journey through a fictional coup d'état that takes place in Spain during the 1980s. The movie delves into the political landscape of the time and showcases the events leading up to and following the coup, providing a unique and thought-provoking perspective.
"Pasos largos" (long steps) is an alias for the last Andalusian bandit, after engaging in poaching for a living, he begins to commit small crimes in the mountainous area of Ronda (Malaga, Spain), but everything gets even more complicated.
The Night of the Sunflowers tells the story of a violent crime that disrupts the peacefulness of a small Spanish village. When a young speleologist goes missing, the community is thrown into chaos as secrets and lies are uncovered during the police investigation. The film explores themes of adultery, vengeance, and the dark side of human nature.
A Spanish villager during the Franco dictatorship must answer the uncomfortable questions of a Civil Guard detective. This is a reimagining of the opening scene of Inglourious Basterds if it took place in Spain during the Franco dictatorship.
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