General Report (1977) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

1977 · 165 mins · Spanish

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Starring

Pere Portabella, Felipe González, Montserrat Caballé, Francesc Lucchetti, Santiago Carrillo, Jordi Pujol

The film explores Spain’s shift from Franco’s dictatorship to democracy, focusing on political representation in the early months of the Transition after Franco’s death. It follows Spaniards’ democratic aspirations as they dismantle the entrenched barriers erected by regime supporters and exiles, confronting resentment, hatred and prejudice.