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Lorca: Death of a Poet

1987 – 1988Show1 season6 episodesNR

Drama
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

Lorca, a great Spanish poet, playwright, and theatre director. García Lorca achieved international recognition as an emblematic member of the Generation of '27. He was executed by Nationalist forces at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War. Nickolas Grace gives a fabulous interpretation in the title role and he even bears a remarkable resemblance to Lorca.

Good for

  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults
  • Intergenerational

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Shows with

Lorca: Death of a Poet episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Impresiones y paisajes (1903-1918), 6.6
  2. S1 E2 La residencia (1918-1923), 5.4
  3. S1 E3 El amor oscuro (1925-1928), 5.6
  4. S1 E4 El llanto (1929-1935), 5.4
  5. S1 E5 Una guerra civil (1935-1936), 5.4
  6. S1 E6 La muerte (1936), 6.1

Cast

20 of 20 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Juan Antonio Bardem
Written by
Ian Gibson, Juan Antonio Bardem, Mario Camus
Music by
Juan Bardem Aguado

Everyone

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Facts

November 28, 1987 · January 2, 1988 · Ended

First aired
November 28, 1987
Last aired
January 2, 1988
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Spain
Available in
38 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Lorca: Death of a Poet?"

Questions about Lorca: Death of a Poet

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Lorca: Death of a Poet?

It streams in 38 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Lorca: Death of a Poet worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 6.6).

How long does it take to watch Lorca: Death of a Poet?

6 h

About 6 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 1987 to 1988.

Is Lorca: Death of a Poet plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching Lorca: Death of a Poet?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is Lorca: Death of a Poet in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.