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202588 minPGdocumentary

Historical Figures

A Free Man

202588 minPGdocumentary

Agustín Gómez Arcos, an overlooked author in 1970s France, represents the challenges faced by exiled artists during Spain's cultural and political changes.

Historical Figures

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Pedro Almodóvar

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Agustín Gómez Arcos, an overlooked author in 1970s France, represents the challenges faced by exiled artists during Spain's cultural and political changes.

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Laura Hojman

Laura Hojmandirector

Pedro Almodóvar

Pedro Almodóvardirector

María D. Valderramawriter

Laura Hojman

Laura Hojmanwriter

Paco Bezerrawriter

Synopsis

Agustín Gómez Arcos, a significant figure in French literature during the 1970s, remains largely unrecognized in Spain. A Free Man presents his story alongside the cultural and political changes in Spain during this period. The film incorporates personal anecdotes and historical context to illustrate the silences and lost narratives that shaped the nation’s recent history. It addresses the challenges faced by artists in exile, reflecting on identity and the struggle for recognition. Directed by Pedro Almodóvar, the documentary runs for 88 minutes.

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