Blood of May

Blood of May

2008 · 152 min · ★ 6.0 · History

Revolution in Spain, around the events of 2 May 1808, when the people of Madrid rise up in rebellion against French occupation.

Directed by José Luis Garci · Written by José Luis Garci

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