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Memorias del general Escobar

1984·Movie
1h 41min

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

History, politics, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

After the end of the Spanish Civil War, General Antonio Escobar Huerta stoically awaits his execution, accused of military treason and sentenced to death for having sworn allegiance to the Republic. Despite being a man of deep religious convictions, Antonio Escobar decided to make an oath honoring the legally constituted government of the Second Spanish Republic against the military uprising led by Francisco Franco and supported by the Catholic Church. While waiting for his execution in prison, he recalls the beginning of the Civil War, the years of battles during which he ascended to the rank of General, and his own decisions, of which he has no regrets. With a clear conscience, Escobar waits his own execution with the calm of those who know they have done their duty. "If my life and that of all who have fallen serves to avoid this from happening again, our blood will not have been in vain" - Antonio Escobar Huerta.
Spanish Civil WarHistorical DramaBiographical AccountPolitical IntrigueLoyalty and TreasonReligious ConvictionStoicismMoral Dilemma

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Is Memorias del general Escobar worth watching?

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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 6.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Memorias del general Escobar?

1 h 41 min

Memorias del general Escobar runs 1 h 41 min.

Is Memorias del general Escobar based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Memorias del general Escobar in?

SpanishCatalan

It was made in Spanish, with some Catalan. Produced in Spain.

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