A Nazi collaborator falls for a communist—what could possibly go wrong in Franco's Spain?
In 1945 Spain a young man with Nazi contacts fell in love with a left wing family woman.
Acting
Leonor Watling's smoldering defiance carries the whole affair.
Costume
1940s silhouettes so sharp they'll cut your heart.
Director
Gerardo Vera
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Released during Spain's 'memory wars,' the film sparked debate about depicting fascist sympathizers with any complexity.
Vera insisted on shooting in actual 1940s locations, including a Madrid apartment where real Nazi collaborators once lived.
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