POV Season 32

Trailer | 09/30/2019 | 3 Mins

The Silence of Others reveals the epic struggle of victims of Spain’s 40-year dictatorship under General Franco as they continue to seek justice four decades into democracy. Filmed over six years, the film follows the survivors organizing the groundbreaking “Argentine Lawsuit” to fight a state-imposed amnesia of crimes against humanity, where the emotional court battle uncovers a country still divided over its fascist history. Shortlisted for Best Documentary Feature for the 91st Academy Awards. Winner, 2019 Goya Award for Best Documentary Film. A co-production of ITVS. Co-presented by Latino Public Broadcasting (LPB).

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Official Trailer | The Silence of Others

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Lesson plan Why Do We Remember?: The Pact of Forgetting
Discussion guide The Silence of Others: Discussion Guide
Reading list The Silence of Others Delve Deeper Reading List

Film Credits —

Almudena Carracedo Director/Producer
Robert Bahar Director/Producer

About the Film —

Critical Acclaim —

“The film that wants to stop Spain forgetting.”

— Sam Jones, The Guardian