The Spirit of Lorca (1986)
In a brief life filled with prodigious artistic achievements, Federico García Lorca’s greatest legacy may well be his complex and compelling personality. Filmed on location in Spain, this BBC Arena documentary profiles the immortalized poet/dramatist, capturing the potent essence of Spanish culture in the process. Extracts from his poems, plays, and letters demonstrate his duende—burning passion—for the arts, while the details of his life and violent death, as told by his biographer Ian Gibson, contemporaries Rafael Alberti and Luis Rosales, and others, present a thoughtful perspective on Spain’s revered literary icon.
Director: Mike Dibb
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 76 min
Release Date: November 16, 1986
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Spirit of Lorca about?
- In a brief life filled with prodigious artistic achievements, Federico García Lorca’s greatest legacy may well be his complex and compelling personality. Filmed on location in Spain, this BBC Arena documentary profiles the immortalized poet/dramatist, capturing the potent essence of Spanish culture in the process. Extracts from his poems, plays, and letters demonstrate his duende—burning passion—for the arts, while the details of his life and violent death, as told by his biographer Ian Gibson, contemporaries Rafael Alberti and Luis Rosales, and others, present a thoughtful perspective on Spain’s revered literary icon.
- Who directed The Spirit of Lorca?
- The Spirit of Lorca was directed by Mike Dibb.
- How long is The Spirit of Lorca?
- The Spirit of Lorca has a runtime of 1h 16m (76 minutes).
- What genre is The Spirit of Lorca?
- The Spirit of Lorca is a Documentary film.