The Death of Federico

The Death of Federico

1967 · 47 min · Drama

Spanish poet Federico García Lorca is condemned to death by Captain Nestares after an absurd interrogation that serves to make it clear to the people that the Spanish Civil War is a war of ideas, and that there is no place for individuals like Lorca in Spain.

Directed by Tuija-Maija Niskanen

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