Louis Frank, Spain, 1939, [U], 55 mins
A striking account
of the Spanish Civil War, made during the last desperate days of the Republic.
Drawn from the Republic’s rich film archives, this documentary provides in its
partisan commentary and searing footage, a poignant epitaph to the dashed hopes
of the Popular Front.
WAR IS BEAUTIFUL
Aelwen Wetherby, Spain/France, 2012, [U] 60 mins.
This film tells the story
of a book, of a son’s search for a father, and of a road trip through Spanish
history. Through interviews, archival footage, and the Spanish landscape,
however, it will explore much more than this. Through the parallel narratives
behind James Neugass’ War Is Beautiful and this contemporary quest to revisit the sites
of its pages, this film seeks to bridge international and local experiences of
the Spanish Civil War.
Discussion: Dr Miriam Frank, daughter of director, author and translator and
Dr Richard Baxell, Historian, Author of among other books: British Volunteers in the Spanish Civil War: The British Battalion in the International Brigades 1936-1939, Chair of International Brigades Memorial TrustScreenings are at Bolivar Hall, 54 Grafton Way, London W1T 5DL.
Nearest tube: Warren Street. Overground: Euston.
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Booking information: tickets are available from 10.20 am on the day and may not be booked in advance.
Admission £10, concessions £8. Annual members £6/£4. Sorry no credit cards.
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