Toronto Film Review: 'While at War'. Alejandro Amenábar dramatizes the beginning of the Franco regime in this handsomely mounted but somewhat dramatically muffled Spanish history lesson. User Reviews. the philosopher and the generals.

Meanwhile, General Franco adds his troops to the uprising, secretly aspiring to take command of the war. THR review: 'While at War,' Alejandro Amenábar's first all-Spanish film since his Oscar-winning 'The Sea Inside,' explores a fascinating footnote to Internationally, auds may respond to the fact that this very Spanish tale is one Civil War movie that we do, in fact need, right now — one that warns us that. Audience Reviews for While at War (Mientras Dure La Guerra).

While at War

The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. While at War is Alejandro Amenbár's heartbroken love letter to Spain. A letter that is full of conflict and intellectual warfare. As one who is unfamiliar with this time in history, it was a refreshing treat to learn and also enjoy the performances of this very beautifully shot film. To watch the movie we just need to verify you are not a robot. As Long as the War Lasts As Long as the War Lasts documents the last six months in the life of University of Salamanca rector Miguel de Unamuno.

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The screenplay makes room for every commercial movie element. In a bid to make it Hollywood-esque, director Siddharth Anand and his team have designed the many. Nice and thought-provoking drama with excellent interpretations and adequate settings.

While at War is based on real events and the belief that Franco has not really died. "He is a ghost that haunts Spain to this day," said Alejandro Amenabar. Starring: Karra Elejalde, Eduard Fernández, Santi Prego and others. Celebrated writer Miguel de Unamuno decides to publicly support the military rebellion that promises to bring order to the chaotic situation in the country. Woman at War Is an Offbeat Tragicomedy About an Environmental Activist.