Freedomfighters(1996)
Overview
At the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, the nun Maria is forced to flee her convent. She takes refuge in a brothel, until it is liberated by a woman's anarchist group. Maria joins the group and eventually goes to the front. The women's group faces the problems of fighting not only the nationalists, but also factions on the left seeking to impose a more traditional military structure.
Director
Vicente Aranda
Studio
Academy Pictures
Cast
Ana Belén
as Pilar
Victoria Abril
as Floren
Ariadna Gil
as María
Blanca Apilánez
as Aura
Laura Mañá
as Concha
Loles León
as Charo
Jorge Sanz
as Obrero Hijo
José Sancho
as Obrero padre
Joan Crosas
as Boina
Antonio Dechent
as Faneca
Miguel Bosé
as Cura Segretario
Paco Bas
as Un miliciano
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1996
Runtime
2h 5m
Language
Spanish
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
Academy Pictures • Erato Films • Lolafilms
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Freedomfighters?▼
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What is Freedomfighters about?▼
At the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, the nun Maria is forced to flee her convent. She takes refuge in a brothel, until it is liberated by a woman's anarchist group. Maria joins the group and eventually goes to the front. The women's group faces the problems of fighting not only the nationalists, but also factions on the left seeking to impose a more traditional military structure.
Who directed Freedomfighters?▼
Freedomfighters was directed by Vicente Aranda and released in 1996. It is a war, drama, history film.
How long is Freedomfighters?▼
Freedomfighters has a runtime of 2 hours and 5 minutes (125 minutes total).
Who stars in Freedomfighters?▼
The cast of Freedomfighters includes Ana Belén as Pilar, Victoria Abril as Floren, Ariadna Gil as María, Blanca Apilánez as Aura, Laura Mañá as Concha and more.
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