While at War(2019)
“Sometimes silence is the worst lie”
Overview
Salamanca, Spain, 1936. In the early days of the military rebellion that began the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), writer Miguel de Unamuno supports the uprising in the hope that the prevailing political chaos will end. But when the confrontation becomes bloody, Unamuno must question his initial position.
Director
Alejandro Amenábar
Studio
Mod Producciones
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$12M
Cast
Karra Elejalde
as Miguel
Eduard Fernández
as Millán-Astray
Santi Prego
as Franco
Nathalie Poza
as Ana
Luis Bermejo
as Nicolás
Tito Valverde
as Cabanellas
Patricia López Arnaiz
as María
Inma Cuevas
as Felisa
Carlos Serrano-Clark
as Salvador
Luis Zahera
as Atilano
Ainhoa Santamaría
as Enriqueta
Mireia Rey
as Carmen
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2019
Runtime
1h 48m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$12M
Production Companies
Mod Producciones • Himenóptero • K & S Films
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch While at War?▼
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What is While at War about?▼
Salamanca, Spain, 1936. In the early days of the military rebellion that began the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), writer Miguel de Unamuno supports the uprising in the hope that the prevailing political chaos will end. But when the confrontation becomes bloody, Unamuno must question his initial position.
Who directed While at War?▼
While at War was directed by Alejandro Amenábar and released in 2019. It is a drama, history, war film.
How long is While at War?▼
While at War has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
Who stars in While at War?▼
The cast of While at War includes Karra Elejalde as Miguel, Eduard Fernández as Millán-Astray, Santi Prego as Franco, Nathalie Poza as Ana, Luis Bermejo as Nicolás and more.
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