On the heels of the Great Depression, American audiences were badly in need of a distraction. They looked to the entertainment industry and Hollywood came to the cinematic rescue. In trying to offer a respite from the downtrodden state of the country, a slew of comedies were unleashed on the public. From the 1930’s through […]
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10 Must-See Films Made During Francoist Spain
Although contrary to simple intuition, repressive regimes often generate the most artistic expressions – perhaps, precisely because of their oppressive nature, which forces filmmakers to intellectually use humor, subtlety, and symbolism to present their view and critique society. Francisco Franco’s 36-year dictatorship in Spain is no exception. Under his regime, which practiced great censorship of […]