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Agustina of Aragon (1950)

Agustina of Aragon poster
Original title
Agustina de Aragón
Directed by
Juan de Orduña
Genre
drama film
Country
Spain
Runtime
2h 05m
Rated
A
Rating
5.5 of 10 from 6 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

It is about a Spanish woman who becomes a symbol of resistance during the French siege of Zaragoza in 1808. She takes part in the defense of the city against Napoleon's army.

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What happens

Agustina of Aragon (Spanish: Agustina de Aragón) is a 1950 Spanish historical film directed by Juan de Orduña and starring Aurora Bautista. It is also known by the alternative title of The Siege. It portrays the Spanish patriot Agustina of Aragon, known for her role at the 1808 Siege of Zaragoza against Napoleon's French forces. The film's sets were designed by Sigfrido Burmann. It was made by CIFESA, Spain's largest studio. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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