Los Negros

Los Negros

2022 · 77 min · ★ 7.3 · Documentary, History

Seville, Spain, 14th century. A group of black slaves brought from Africa form the Hermandad de los Negros, a Holy Week brotherhood that has survived over the centuries, despite the opposition of the powerful; still active, it is one of the oldest institutions in Europe.

Directed by Antonio Palacios · Written by Antonio Palacios

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