Soldados de Salamina (Soldiers of Salamina) (2003)
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65% of users liked it
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A woman uncovers some unsettling truths about her country and its history in this drama from Spain. Lola (Ariadna Gil) is a writer who feels creatively stifled and hasn't been able to work out a new idea in months. Looking for something to clear her creative block, She takes an assignment to… More A woman uncovers some unsettling truths about her country and its history in this drama from Spain. Lola (Ariadna Gil) is a writer who feels creatively stifled and hasn't been able to work out a new idea in months. Looking for something to clear her creative block, She takes an assignment to write a piece about Rafael Sanchez Mazas (Ramon Fontsere), a writer who sided with the fascists during the Spanish Civil War. While legend has it Mazas was killed by Republican troops, the truth is he was given protection and shelter by Friends of the Forest, a group of men who lived in the woods. As Lola tries to search out Joaquim Figueras, one of the last surviving Friends of the Forest, she discovers a soldier who captured Mazas and was prepared to shoot him, but opted to let him go at the last moment. As Lola's writer's block dissolves, she digs deeper in search of the truth about this elusive man and his mysterious actions during the war. Soldados de Salamina was based on a true story and the real-life Joaquim Figueras appears in the film, along with several other people who took part in the shelter and capture of Mazas. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Directed By
- David Trueba
- Written By
- Javier Cercas, David Trueba
- Genres
- Art House & International, Drama
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 2003 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Robert Roten, Laramie Movie Scope
It is a poignant story of loss, emotional withdrawal and, finally of getting on with life.
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Cast
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Ariadna Gil
as Lola
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Ramon Fontserč
as Rafael Sanchez Mazas
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Joan Dalmau
as Miralles
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Maria Botto
as Conchi
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Diego Luna
as Gaston
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Alberto Ferreiro
as Young Soldier
