Ashes (2025)

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The nephew of a Republican exiled during the Spanish Civil War is pushed to discover the fate of his uncle by a forgotten letter. Meanwhile, a researcher tries to discover what happened to another deportee after reading the novel "El impostor" by Javier Cercas. When the two coincide, they discover that the lives of their two ancestors are intertwined and end up unearthing the story of František Suchý and his son, who risked their lives and defied the Nazi regime from the Prague crematorium to save the ashes of more than 2,000 victims.

Director: Oier Plaza
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Aitor Etxebarria
Cinematography: Lander Andonegi
Editing: Hannot Mintegia
Production: FMK Filmak Media, Cinepoint, BABEL Doc, IO Post, ARTE, Česká televize
Country: Spain, Czech Republic, France
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

nazism, exiled spanish republican, memoria histórica

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ashes about?
The nephew of a Republican exiled during the Spanish Civil War is pushed to discover the fate of his uncle by a forgotten letter. Meanwhile, a researcher tries to discover what happened to another deportee after reading the novel "El impostor" by Javier Cercas. When the two coincide, they discover that the lives of their two ancestors are intertwined and end up unearthing the story of František Suchý and his son, who risked their lives and defied the Nazi regime from the Prague crematorium to save the ashes of more than 2,000 victims.
Who directed Ashes?
Ashes was directed by Oier Plaza.
Who stars in Ashes?
Ashes stars Antón Gandarias, Unai Egia, František Suchý, František Suchý.
How long is Ashes?
Ashes has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Ashes?
Ashes is a Documentary film.
Where was Ashes produced?
Ashes was produced in Spain, Czech Republic, France.