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The Rock

Label
The Rock
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
The Rock
Oclc number
1035084498
resource.otherEventInformation
Originally produced by Pragda in 2011
Runtime
86
Summary
Despite being declared enemies by their countries, people in the Rock of Gibraltar and La Linea depended on each other, got married, and lived with their bilingual children. But Franco?s decision to close entrance to the British territory forced the separation of thousands of mixed families. This documentary examines the lasting effects of Franco's decision, which haunts Spain to this day.. Winner of the Golden Giraldillo for Best European Documentary at the Seville European Film Festival. Recieved Special Mention from the Jury at the Atlantida Film Festival.. “This film has gone beyond all expectations of the audience and critics? an excellent cinematographic piece? that offers a load of conflicting emotions that lead to laughter, sadness and yearning.” ? Juan Jos? Gonz?lez, Europa Sur
Technique
live action
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