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Fallas 37: el arte en guerra

In November 1936, a few months since the beginning of the Spanish Civil War, the government of the Second Republic moves to Valencia. In this situation, several Valencian artists and intellectuals decide to build four fallas — satirical plasterboard sculptures created to be burnt — to mock fascism.

Top Cast

  • José Sacristán

    José Sacristán

    Self - Narrator (voice)

  • Eric Forcada

    Eric Forcada

    Self - Historian

  • Gil-Manuel Hernández

    Gil-Manuel Hernández

    Self - College Professor

  • Linda Panea

    Linda Panea

    Self - Historian

  • Manolo Sanchis

    Manolo Sanchis

    Self - Journalist

  • Miguel Santaelaulia

    Miguel Santaelaulia

    Self - Fallas Builder

  • Ricard Camil

    Ricard Camil

    Self - College Professor

  • Vicent Borrego

    Vicent Borrego

    Self - Historian

Overview

In November 1936, a few months since the beginning of the Spanish Civil War, the government of the Second Republic moves to Valencia. In this situation, several Valencian artists and intellectuals decide to build four fallas — satirical plasterboard sculptures created to be burnt — to mock fascism.

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