The Spanish Civil War

I had intended to make this post to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of the Spanish Civil War.

For those of you that speak Spanish, there is a very interesting series of interviews on the el Mundo website highlighting the experiences of several people who lived through it. You can find the interviews here: La Guerra Civil Española.

If you are interested in reading an overview of the key events of the war, there is a potted history on our main website here: Spanish Civil War.

Many Spanish films have been set in (or revolve around) the Spanish Civil War. Such films can help to provide us with an insight into this incredibly important time in Spanish (and world) history. Below are a few of my favourites:

Vacas
Belle Epoque
El Espíritu de la Colmena
El Espinazo del Diablo

For non-Spanish speakers, Land and Freedom (directed by Ken Loach) is a very good introduction to this complicated period in Spain, not to mention a worthy and moving film in its own right.