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Freedomfighters

Name: Freedomfighters
Genre: War, Drama, History
Released: 1996-04-19
Cast: Ana Belén, Victoria Abril, Ariadna Gil, Blanca Apilánez, Laura Mañá

1996 | 125 min | War, Drama, History

Weeknight Watchearly rating

Why it’s a Weeknight Watch

With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for history buffs. If you loved The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas or Empire of the Sun, start here.
The mood: Intense.
The pace: Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 5 min.
What might put you off: It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).

At the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, the nun Maria is forced to flee her convent. She takes refuge in a brothel, until it is liberated by a woman's anarchist group. Maria joins the group and eventually goes to the front. The women's group faces the problems of fighting not only the nationalists, but also factions on the left seeking to impose a more traditional military structure.

How it earned its rating

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Vicente Aranda

Ana BelénPilar
Victoria AbrilFloren
Ariadna GilMaría
Blanca ApilánezAura
Laura MañáConcha
Loles LeónCharo
Jorge SanzObrero Hijo
José SanchoObrero padre
Joan CrosasBoina
Antonio DechentFaneca