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Poster for The Future of '36

The Future of '36

1983

Overview

This film offers a deeply personal and emotional exploration of history through the eyes of a young Belgian woman traveling in Spain. By contrasting the 1936 anarcho-syndicalist revolution in Catalonia with mid-century European movements like May ’68, the narrative weaves together her personal heritage and political ideals. It acts as a subjective homage to freedom and utopia, questioning whether the optimistic spirit of 1936 and 1976 can ultimately survive the relentless, demoralizing weight of state power.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
January 1, 1983
Original language
Dutch
Countries
Belgium, Netherlands
Cinematography
Theo van de Sande
Budget
Not recorded
Revenue
Not recorded
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