Soldiers of Salamina

Soldiers of Salamina

2003 · 120 min · ★ 6.4 · Drama, History, War

Professor Lola Sánchez investigates the truth behind the events experienced by Rafael Sánchez Mazas, one of the founders of the Falange Española party, during the Spanish Civil War.

Directed by David Trueba · Written by David Trueba

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