Three generations of a family confront their shared history, marked by emotional and physical scars from past conflicts in the Basque Country.
“The personal stories lived by the Uncle, the Father and the Son, respectively, draw a line through the collective Basque imaginary. That line is shaped like a scar.”
Synopsis
Three generations of a family confront their shared history, marked by emotional and physical scars from past conflicts in the Basque Country.
Synopsis
In a Basque home, an Uncle, a Father, and a Son confront their shared history marked by violence and loss. Their stories intertwine, revealing the emotional scars left by past conflicts, including the actions of the ETA terrorist group. The film juxtaposes the physical cracks in their home with the deeper wounds in society. Old war songs echo throughout, reflecting on the search for solace amid political turmoil. "The Scars" runs for 29 minutes and offers a personal look at a family's legacy within Spain's turbulent history.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Meet the Uncle, Father, and Son from a Basque family.
- Find out how war songs relate to personal trauma.
- See the physical scars of history in a family home.
Did You Know
- The film has a runtime of 29 minutes.
- It was released in 2019 and produced in Spain.
- The cast includes Benito Macías and Elorri Sarasola Barandiaran.
- The documentary is categorized as an experimental film.
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Who directed the documentary 'The Scars'?
Jorge Moneo Quintana directed 'The Scars'.
What is the duration of the documentary 'The Scars'?
The documentary has a duration of 29 minutes.
In which country was 'The Scars' produced?
The documentary was produced in Spain.
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