Songs for after a war (Canciones para después de una guerra, 102”, 1971, in Spanish with English subtitles) by Basilio Martín Patino
Video-interview with the historian Pr. Paul Preston|
01 December 2009; 18:30-20:30
D502, Clement House, LSE, Houghton Street, WC2A 2AE
In this fascinating documentary, the Spanish film director presents a collage of images, voices and songs to tell us about the Spanish Civil War, the post-war and Franco. It is an emotive and playful but implacable portrait of that period.
The film uses a complex montage technique to create new meanings, going beyond the conventions of the so called documentary cinema. It was banned by the censors for five years and was not released until 1976, after Franco´s death.
After the film, there will be a panel discussion on the issues raised by the film. Speakers: Professor Helen Graham, the Spanish writer Lala Isla and Professor Paul Preston.
For more information about Basilio Martín Patino´s work, see (in Spanish) www.basiliomartinpatino.com|
This screening is organised jointly with the Cañada Blanch Centre for Contemporary Spanish Studies| and Tristana Media|.
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