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La noche más larga

  • 19911991
  • 1h 22m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
91
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Carmen Conesa, Juan Diego, and Juan Echanove in La noche más larga (1991)
  • Drama
  • War
Fifteen years after the plot a lawyer and a military ex-attorney meet and recall the intense days of 1975 when both participated in the decission of war or peace. The film is told in flashba... Read allFifteen years after the plot a lawyer and a military ex-attorney meet and recall the intense days of 1975 when both participated in the decission of war or peace. The film is told in flashbacks of the two protagonists.Fifteen years after the plot a lawyer and a military ex-attorney meet and recall the intense days of 1975 when both participated in the decission of war or peace. The film is told in flashbacks of the two protagonists.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
91
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  • Director
    • José Luis García Sánchez
  • Writers
    • José Luis García Sánchez
    • Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
    • Pedro J. Ramírez(novel "El año en que murió Franco")
  • Stars
    • Juan Echanove
    • Carmen Conesa
    • Gabino Diego
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  • Director
    • José Luis García Sánchez
  • Writers
    • José Luis García Sánchez
    • Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
    • Pedro J. Ramírez(novel "El año en que murió Franco")
  • Stars
    • Juan Echanove
    • Carmen Conesa
    • Gabino Diego
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    • 1User review
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Juan Echanove
    Juan Echanove
    • Juan
    Carmen Conesa
    • Gloria
    Gabino Diego
    Gabino Diego
    • Fito
    Fernando Guillén Cuervo
    Fernando Guillén Cuervo
      Alberto Alonso
      Alberto Alonso
      • Secretario Arzobispado
      Juan José Otegui
      Juan José Otegui
      • El General
      • (as Juan Jose Otegui)
      Juan Diego
      Juan Diego
      • Menéndez
      Francisco Casares
      • Presidente Jurado
      • (as Paco Casares)
      Joaquín Climent
      Joaquín Climent
      • Asesor-Instructor
      • (as Joaquin Climent)
      Ernesto Martín
      • Ponente Juicio
      • (as Ernesto Martin)
      José Cantero
      • Defensor Militar
      • (as Jose Cantero)
      Enrique Escudero
      • Evelio
      José Carlos Gómez
      • Mario
      • (as Jose Carlos Gomez)
      Concha Leza
      Concha Leza
      • Viuda de Militar
      María Galiana
      María Galiana
      • Madre de Juan
      • (as Maria Galiana)
      Antonio Requena
      • Padre de Evelio
      Silvia Casanova
      Silvia Casanova
      • Madre de Evelio
      Pilar Massa
      • Mujer Embarazada
      • Director
        • José Luis García Sánchez
      • Writers
        • José Luis García Sánchez
        • Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
        • Pedro J. Ramírez(novel "El año en que murió Franco")
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      • Trivia
        The two main actors in the film played Francisco Franco: Juan Echanove in "Madregilda" and Juan Diego in "Dragon Rapide".
      • Soundtracks
        Gracias a la vida
        Written by Violeta Parra

        Performed by Rosa León

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      7/10
      Interesting picture based upon historical facts in which a young lawyer takes on Franco judicial system
      This enjoyable film concerns last executions of the Franco regime and occurred on September 27, 1975 in the Spanish cities of Madrid, Barcelona and Burgos, being executed by shooting five people , three militants FRAP, José Humberto Baena, José Luis Sánchez and Ramón García Sanz Bravo and two militants of ETA political-military . This acceptable picture deals with a lawyer (Juan Echanove), he travels by train when meets a previous military prosecutor (Juan Diego) . Then there takes place several flashbacks recounting the past story in which both of them participated in a decision of peace or war . Many years ago , a young advocate in law (Echanove) receives a special visit , a woman (Carmen Conesa) asks for help her brother (Gabino Diego) is imprisoned and to need to defend him , he is accused along with other accomplices for killing a sergeant .

      This is a good drama based on historical events about the Franquismo's last executions . Exciting and thought-provoking tale plenty of brooding drama , emotion , a peculiar love story and a strong antagonism between a rigid court , a relentless prosecutor and a humble advocate . The film is developed by means of flashback technique in which fifteen years after a casual meeting by train between a lawyer and a military ex-attorney , as the plot transports us to the 70s , as they recall the intense days of 1975 when happened thunderous deeds . As the movie is told in continuous flashbacks of the protagonists and their relationships among themselves . The thoughtful flick is pretty well , narrating efficiently the obstinate defense carried out by a young solicitor and his fight to try innocence his client . At the same time there are brought to life the hard ¨seventies¨ , a time in which took place strikes , manifestations , fights against Guardia Civil (Grises) and many other things . Appropriate screenplay inspired on the novel titled ¨El Año Murió Franco¨ by famous journalist Pedro J. Ramírez . Actors interpretations are frankly well , as Juan Echanove as a stubborn advocate , Juan Diego as merciless military attorney , Gabino Diego as desperado convict and Carmen Conesa as her good sister . Very nice support cast such as Juan José Otegui as General , Juan Diego as prosecutor , Francisco Casares as Court President , Joaquín Climent as Judge and special mention to Fernando Guillén Cuervo . Evocative cinematography by Fernando Arribas , but a correct remastering is required because the copy of the film is worn ; being filmed on location in Torrelaguna , Alcala De Henares , Collado Villalba , Madrid . Atmospheric musical score by Alejandro Masso and singer Rosa Leon sings unforgettable songs such as ¨Mi Querida España , Esta España Nuestra¨ and ¨Gracias a La Vida¨. The motion picture was professionally directed by Jose Luis Garcia Sánchez . He was born (1941) in Salamanca, Castilla y León, Spain, he is a notorious writer and director, known for writing : Belle Epoque (1992), and filmmaking : Las Truchas (1978) , Divinas Palabras (1985) , La Corte De Faraón (1985) , Suspiros De España (1995) and Lazaro De Tormes (2001) , among others .

      The picture was well based on historical facts , these are the followings : In Hoyo De Manzanares (Madrid , 1975) were executed : José Luis Sánchez Bravo, at 22 years old, Ramón García Sanz, 27 years , and José Humberto Baena Alonso, 24 , members of Frente Revolucionario Antifascista y Patriota (FRAP). When Friday 26 September, the Council of Ministers unanimously and following the guidelines of Francisco Franco approves the execution of five of the eleven condemned to death a huge shock occurs. There were 3 FRAP members and two ETA members . The Spanish newspaper headlines proclaimed the generosity of the regime for having pardoned six convicted once . There was entitled clemency press folded to the slogans of the regime without a dissonant word is heard. In the Basque Country was decreed a general strike in the state of emergency which was followed mainly by the different Spanish cities strikes and protests multiplied and worldwide outcry against the executions . Mexican President asks the expulsion from Spain in the United Nations and 12 countries withdraw their ambassadors in Madrid. The Spanish embassies in several cities are attacked by protesters burning the Lisbon embassy. The regime's response is the call for a demonstration of accession Madrid's Plaza de Oriente, demonstration where Francisco Franco, physically weakened, accompanied by the then Prince of Asturias Juan Carlos de Borbón achieves a certain glory . These executions, the last of the Franco dictatorship, shortly before the death of General Francisco Franco, rose a wave of protests and condemnations against the government of Spain, within and outside the country, both official and popular levels. They were the last death sentences. The death penalty was abolished in Spain by Article 15 of the Constitution of 1978
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      • Release date
        • September 23, 1991 (Spain)
      • Country of origin
        • Spain
      • Official site
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      • Language
        • Spanish
      • Also known as
        • The Longest Night
      • Filming locations
        • Alcalá de Henares, Madrid, Spain
      • Production companies
        • I.d.e.a.
        • Iberoamericana Films Producción
        • Televisión Española (TVE)
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      • Runtime
        1 hour 22 minutes
      • Sound mix
        • Ultra Stereo

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