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Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator

Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator
★ 6.5/10•2017•45m•0•Documentary
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Using extensive research, this five-part docuseries takes a comprehensive look at Francisco Franco's turbulent, decades-long regime.

Isabel Andrés · Director

Klaus Kastenholz · Director

Isabel Andrés · Writer

Ina Kessebohm · Writer

StatusEnded
Runtime45m
LanguageDE
First Air DateNov 14, 2017

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Rise to PowerE144m

The Rise to Power

Spain is still haunted by the tyranny of fascist ruler Francisco Franco, one of the most brutal dictators Europe has ever seen.

Nov 14, 2017

Episode 2 - The New RegimeE245m

The New Regime

Franco names himself the "Caudillo de España" – sovereign leader – and moves his family into the palace.

Nov 14, 2017

Episode 3 - Zero HourE345m

Zero Hour

The Second World War ends and allied forces are making definitive choices between democracy's friends — and its foe.

Nov 14, 2017

Episode 4 - The Leaden AgeE445m

The Leaden Age

In the mid-1950s, Franco's foreign-policy successes open new prospects for Spain. His rule is once again legitimized – but Spain is changing.

Nov 14, 2017

Episode 5 - The Truth About Franco – Spain's Forgotten DictatorshipE552m

The Truth About Franco – Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship

No head of state in Europe has ever held onto power as long as Francisco Franco. Who exactly was Spain's shadowy and devious dictator?

Nov 14, 2017

Actors

Francisco Franco

Francisco Franco

Self (archive footage)

Carmen Franco

Self

María del Carmen Polo Martínez-Valdés

Self

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