Roads to the South (1978)
One man's war with himself
France, 1975. Jean, an exiled Spanish Communist, is a successful screenwriter who, after a tragic event, struggles with his political commitment, his love for his country, under the boot of General Franco, whose death he and his comrades have waited for years, and his complicated relationship with his son. (A sequel to “The War Is Over,” 1966.)
Director: Joseph Losey
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: April 28, 1978
Cast
- Yves Montand - Jean Larrea
- Miou-Miou - Julia
- Laurent Malet - Laurent Larrea
- José Luis Gómez - Miguel
- Claire Bretécher - TV Journalist
- Roger Planchon - Parisian Attorney-at-law
- Jeannine Mestre - Nuria
- France Lambiotte - Ève Larrea
- Maurice Bénichou - García
- Jean Bouise - Sharecropper
Screenplay
- Jorge Semprún (Screenplay)
Music: Michel Legrand
Cinematography: Gerry Fisher
Editing: Reginald Beck
Production: SFP, Trinacra Films, France 3, Profilmes S. A.
Country: France, Spain
Language: Français, Español
Original Language: fr
Themes
Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation
Keywords
spain, paris, france, 1970s, franco regime (francoism), older man younger woman relationship, northern france, anti-fascism, father son relationship, post spanish civil war, exiled spanish republican
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Roads to the South about?
- France, 1975. Jean, an exiled Spanish Communist, is a successful screenwriter who, after a tragic event, struggles with his political commitment, his love for his country, under the boot of General Franco, whose death he and his comrades have waited for years, and his complicated relationship with his son. (A sequel to “The War Is Over,” 1966.)
- Who directed Roads to the South?
- Roads to the South was directed by Joseph Losey.
- Who stars in Roads to the South?
- Roads to the South stars Yves Montand, Miou-Miou, Laurent Malet, José Luis Gómez, Claire Bretécher, Roger Planchon.
- How long is Roads to the South?
- Roads to the South has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is Roads to the South?
- Roads to the South is a Drama film.
- Where was Roads to the South produced?
- Roads to the South was produced in France, Spain.
- What are the themes of Roads to the South?
- The themes of Roads to the South include: Father-Son Conflict and Reconciliation.