The Future of '36

The Future of '36

This film offers a deeply personal and emotional exploration of history through the eyes of a young Belgian woman traveling in Spain. By contrasting the 1936 anarcho-syndicalist revolution in Catalonia with mid-century European movements like May ’68, the narrative weaves together her personal heritage and political ideals. It acts as a subjective homage to freedom and utopia, questioning whether the optimistic spirit of 1936 and 1976 can ultimately survive the relentless, demoralizing weight of state power.

Documentary

Rating

8.0/10

Release Date

1983-01-01

Runtime

100 minutes

Status

Released

Cast

Production Companies

Centre Bruxellois de l'Audio-Visuel

Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap

Nederlandse Omroepstichting (NOS)

Nederlandse Omroepstichting (NOS)

CinéTé bvba

CinéTé bvba

CinéTé Amsterdam