Guernica: The Last Exile

(Guernica: El último exiliado)
Guillermo Logar | Documentary

2022 | 19 minutes | Spain

Picasso's 'Guernica' arrives in Spain, marking a pivotal moment in its democratic transition—a powerful story of art's enduring impact.

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Synopsis

The story of the historic arrival of Picasso's iconic mural, 'Guernica', in Spain, just seven months after the 1981 coup d'état attempt. The painting, a powerful symbol of the horrors of the Spanish Civil War and the brutal attacks by fascist aircraft on civilians, made its way to Spain following a complex and secretive political operation.

For the first time, witnesses and key figures from that pivotal moment share their stories, shedding light on the intricate journey that brought 'Guernica' to its homeland. This moment not only marked the culmination of Spain's Transition to democracy but also restored one of Picasso's most significant works to the nation, reinforcing the enduring power of art in shaping history.

Reviews

“A reminder of the persistence of historical memory and the role of art as a witness to conflict and hope.” - Furano, Moviementarios

“The multiple facets of 'Guernica': from icon of exiles to guardian of democracy.” – Nora G. Fornés, El País

“Picasso's “Guernica”, a return that closed the circle of the Spanish Civil War and exile in 1981.” – José Luis Picón, Infobae

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Main credits

Logar, Guillermo (film director)
Logar, Guillermo (screenwriter)

Other credits

Cinematography, Irene García-Martínez; editing, Juan Manuel Gamazo; music, Pelayo Rey.


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Festivals

K-Lidoscopi Short Film Festival- Best Documentary; Mon-Doc Short Film Festival - Best Documentary Short; Arlington International Film Festival; DART International Documentary Film Festival on Contemporary Art; Creat Rivas Festival; International Film Festival for Democratic Memory

DIRECTOR: Guillermo Logar

NATIONALITY: Spain

YEAR: 2022

GENRE: Documentary

LANGUAGE: Spanish

COLOR / B&W: Color

GRADE LEVEL: Middle School, High School, College, Adult

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