Words for an End of the World (2020)
Spain, April 14, 1931. The Second Republic is born. From the beginning, the writer Miguel de Unamuno is considered one of the ethical pillars of the new regime. Five years later, on December 31, 1936, a few months after the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), Unamuno dies at his home in Salamanca, capital of the rebel side, led by General Francisco Franco, and main center of dissemination of its propaganda apparatus.
Director: Manuel Menchón
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: November 13, 2020
Cast
- José Sacristán - Miguel de Unamuno (voice)
- Marian Álvarez - Researcher (voice)
- Víctor Clavijo - General Millán-Astray (voice)
- Andrés Gertrúdix - Bartolomé Aragón (voice)
- Antonio de la Torre - General Mola (voice)
- Miguel Cubero - José María Pemán (voice)
- Ramón Mayrata - Father Tusquets / Gen. Gonzalo de Aguilera (voice)
- Vicente León - Manuel Azaña / Francisco Maldonado (voice)
- Javier Maqua - Francisco Bravo (voice)
- Margarita Arnaz - Susana Unamuno (voice)
Screenplay
Music: Iván Palomares
Cinematography: Javier Calvo
Editing: Renato Sanjuán
Production: Pantalla Partida, Imagine! Factory Films, TVE, EiTB
Country: Spain
Language: English, Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
fascism, freedom of speech, spanish civil war (1936-39), conspiracy theory, spanish second republic (1931-39), political repression, 1930s, portrait of an artist, salamanca, spain, anti-fascism, spanish literature, literature history
More Films by Director: Manuel Menchón
More Films in Genre: Documentary, History
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Words for an End of the World about?
- Spain, April 14, 1931. The Second Republic is born. From the beginning, the writer Miguel de Unamuno is considered one of the ethical pillars of the new regime. Five years later, on December 31, 1936, a few months after the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), Unamuno dies at his home in Salamanca, capital of the rebel side, led by General Francisco Franco, and main center of dissemination of its propaganda apparatus.
- Who directed Words for an End of the World?
- Words for an End of the World was directed by Manuel Menchón.
- Who stars in Words for an End of the World?
- Words for an End of the World stars José Sacristán, Marian Álvarez, Víctor Clavijo, Andrés Gertrúdix, Antonio de la Torre, Miguel Cubero.
- How long is Words for an End of the World?
- Words for an End of the World has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Words for an End of the World?
- Words for an End of the World is a Documentary, History film.
- Where was Words for an End of the World produced?
- Words for an End of the World was produced in Spain.