Franco, ese hombre (1964)
- Directed by
- José Luis Sáenz de Heredia
- Genre
- documentary film
- Country
- Spain
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Rating
- 5.7 of 10 from 6 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This documentary covers the military and political career of Francisco Franco, the Spanish head of state, up to the 25th anniversary of his Civil War victory. It uses archival footage and interviews with Franco and his associates, presenting a flattering portrait of the leader.
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What happens
Franco, ese hombre, translated into English as Franco, this man, is a 1964 documentary film by Spanish director José Luis Sáenz de Heredia. It follows the military and political career of the Spanish Head of State Francisco Franco until the 25th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. It uses diverse footage and interviews Franco's doctor in Morocco, Manuel Aznar Zubigaray, and Franco himself. It is a commemorative documentary of the 25th anniversary of Franco's victory in the Spanish Civil War. It was produced at the instigation of the political elite of the fascist state and is largely hagiographic in nature. The film concludes with a four-minute interview with Franco. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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