Celuloide colectivo: el cine en guerra
6.5
2009
1 hr 24 min
History
, Documentary
July, 1936. The terrible Spanish Civil War begins. When the streets are taken by the working class, the social revolution begins as well. The public shows are socialized, a model of production and exhibition of films, never seen before in the history of cinema, is created, where the workers are the owners and managers of the industry, through the unions.
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- Cast:
- Basilio Martín Patino , Juan Mariné , Ken Loach , Manuel Vicent
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not as good as all the hype
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I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.
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Strong acting helps the film overcome an uncertain premise and create characters that hold our attention absolutely.
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An old-fashioned movie made with new-fashioned finesse.
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