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2013112 min0documentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Historical Events Colonialism

Franco's Settlers

2013112 min0documentary

6.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Llanos del Caudillo, established in 1955, reflects the lasting effects of Franco's regime on modern Spanish society.

Historical Events Colonialism

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Lucía Palacios,

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Llanos del Caudillo, established in 1955, reflects the lasting effects of Franco's regime on modern Spanish society.

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Lucía Palaciosdirector

Dietmar Post

Dietmar Postdirector

Dietmar Post

Dietmar Postwriter

Lucía Palacioswriter

Juan Diego Botto

Juan Diego Bottocast

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Llanos del Caudillo, a town founded in 1955 during Francisco Franco's regime, serves as the backdrop for personal stories from its residents. "Franco's Settlers" features interviews that reveal the ongoing effects of Francoism on daily life. The film captures the struggles of community members as they navigate the remnants of Franco's rule. It also addresses the debates surrounding the recognition and commemoration of this contentious history in public spaces across Spain.

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