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To Die in Madrid (1963)

To Die in Madrid poster
Original title
Mourir à Madrid
Directed by
Frédéric Rossif
Genre
documentary film
Country
France
Runtime
1h 25m
Rating
7.7 of 10 from 16 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

This documentary examines the Spanish Civil War using newsreel footage and photographs. It covers the conflict's origins, key battles, and the human cost. The film presents the events in a straightforward, chronological way.

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What happens

To Die in Madrid (French: Mourir à Madrid) is a 1963 French documentary film about the Spanish Civil War, directed by Frédéric Rossif. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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