The Silence of Others (2019)

Can democracy be built on forgetting?

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The story of the tortuous struggle against the silence of the victims of the dictatorship imposed by General Franco after the victory of the rebel side in the Spanish Civil War (1936-1975). In a democratic country, but still ideologically divided, the survivors seek justice as they organize the so-called “Argentinian lawsuit” and denounce the legally sanctioned pact of oblivion that intends to hide the crimes they were subjects of.

Director: Robert Bahar, Almudena Carracedo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 95 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Leonardo Heiblum, Jacobo Lieberman
Cinematography: Almudena Carracedo
Editing: Kim Roberts, Ricardo Acosta
Production: Semilla Verde Productions, Lucernam Films, Blue Ice Docs, ITVS, El Deseo, P.O.V./American Documentary, Bertha Foundation, Corporation for Public Broadcasting, Latino Public Broadcasting
Country: Canada, France, Spain, United States of America
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

spain, fascism, spanish civil war (1936-39), dictatorship, franco regime (francoism), lawsuit, justice, woman director, torture victim

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Silence of Others about?
The story of the tortuous struggle against the silence of the victims of the dictatorship imposed by General Franco after the victory of the rebel side in the Spanish Civil War (1936-1975). In a democratic country, but still ideologically divided, the survivors seek justice as they organize the so-called “Argentinian lawsuit” and denounce the legally sanctioned pact of oblivion that intends to hide the crimes they were subjects of.
Who directed The Silence of Others?
The Silence of Others was directed by Robert Bahar, Almudena Carracedo.
Who stars in The Silence of Others?
The Silence of Others stars Ana Messuti, Ascensión Mendieta, Carlos Slepoy, Felisa Echegoyen, José María Galante, María Martín.
How long is The Silence of Others?
The Silence of Others has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
What genre is The Silence of Others?
The Silence of Others is a Documentary film.
Where was The Silence of Others produced?
The Silence of Others was produced in Canada, France, Spain, United States of America.