Oh boy, what a treat. A hidden gem from the 90s. A story of love, war, and passion.
Deep in the middle of the Spanish Civil War of the 1930s, this is the story of a truly grassroots movement for freedom. A local militia, composed of people of various blue collar backgrounds in 1930s Spain, unite under a common banner. Fighting fascism and the corporatism that had come to power it, the story of these freedom fighters for the empowerment of the working classes continually reminds you of the well-known words of wisdom: give me liberty, or give me death.
Although there are some slow parts, the group encounters a number of setbacks and challenges from powers far greater than them. It's at this point where the film does a remarkable job of depicting what a united effort of fighting for individual civil liberties is capable of doing. Overall very inspiring.
A- for acting and screenplay.
A- for plot.
A- for directing.
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