Break a Leg (2025)
4th February 1975. It's the first day of the historic actors strike that would bring the country's theatre activity to a halt for nine days. They demand one day off a week. What started out as a demand develops into political challenge. Concha Velasco, Ana Belén, Tina Sainz, Juan Diego and José Sacristán are some of the artists who risked their careers and their freedom. This is the story, narrated by its protagonists, as it has never been told before.
Director: Alba Sotorra
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: February 7, 2025
Cast
- Ana Belén - (self)
- Marisa Paredes - (self)
- Juan Diego - (self)
- Tina Sainz - (self)
- Enriqueta Carballeira - (self)
- Rocío Dúrcal - (self) (archive footage)
- José Sacristán - (self)
- Juan Margallo - (self)
- Gloria Berrocal - (self)
- José Carlos Plaza - (self)
Screenplay
Music: Fernando Vacas
Editing: Elena Castroviejo
Country: Spain
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Break a Leg about?
- 4th February 1975. It's the first day of the historic actors strike that would bring the country's theatre activity to a halt for nine days. They demand one day off a week. What started out as a demand develops into political challenge. Concha Velasco, Ana Belén, Tina Sainz, Juan Diego and José Sacristán are some of the artists who risked their careers and their freedom. This is the story, narrated by its protagonists, as it has never been told before.
- Who directed Break a Leg?
- Break a Leg was directed by Alba Sotorra.
- Who stars in Break a Leg?
- Break a Leg stars Ana Belén, Marisa Paredes, Juan Diego, Tina Sainz, Enriqueta Carballeira, Rocío Dúrcal.
- How long is Break a Leg?
- Break a Leg has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Break a Leg?
- Break a Leg is a Documentary film.
- Where was Break a Leg produced?
- Break a Leg was produced in Spain.