The Grass Dwellers (2022)

The memory of a hidden landscape.

The Grass Dwellers (2022) poster

Juan Méndez Bernal leaves his house on the 9th of april of 1936 to fight in the imminent Spanish Civil War. 83 years later, his body is still one of the Grass Dwellers. The only thing that he leaves from those years on the front is a collection of 28 letters in his own writing.

Director: Pablo Pagán Méndez Kodiak
Genre: Documentary, Drama, History, War
Runtime: 12 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Editing: Pablo Pagán Méndez Kodiak
Production: Lágrima Films, Hiraeth Films, Instituto del Cine Madrid
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Themes

Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, War Crimes and the Search for Justice, Child Labor and Shame of Exploitation, Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice

Keywords

spanish civil war (1936-39), loneliness, family, human rights, death, portrait, culture, non violent, social issues, debut, personal diary, experimental, policial, hate

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Grass Dwellers about?
Juan Méndez Bernal leaves his house on the 9th of april of 1936 to fight in the imminent Spanish Civil War. 83 years later, his body is still one of the Grass Dwellers. The only thing that he leaves from those years on the front is a collection of 28 letters in his own writing.
Who directed The Grass Dwellers?
The Grass Dwellers was directed by Pablo Pagán Méndez Kodiak.
How long is The Grass Dwellers?
The Grass Dwellers has a runtime of 12m (12 minutes).
What genre is The Grass Dwellers?
The Grass Dwellers is a Documentary, Drama, History, War film.
Where was The Grass Dwellers produced?
The Grass Dwellers was produced in Spain.
What are the themes of The Grass Dwellers?
The themes of The Grass Dwellers include: Heartbreaking Tragic Losses, Keening Grief and Mourning Process, War Crimes and the Search for Justice, Child Labor and Shame of Exploitation, Human Rights Violations and Effort for Justice.