I believe the biggest themes of life are put into the best focus when held up against the very sharp light of mortality.
The character and fight against fascism moved centre stage when, in 1936, Franco attempted to overthrow by force the Popular Front Government of Republican Spain.
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Guy Hamilton, Director (1922) |
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