The Spanish Earth
Joris Ivens’s advocacy documentary for the Republican cause intercuts a besieged Madrid with a nearby village digging an irrigation canal, linking the war to bread, land, and survival. Produced by the writers’ collective Contemporary Historians, edited by Helen van Dongen, scored by Marc Blitzstein, and narrated in its U.S. version by Ernest Hemingway (after an initial Orson Welles track), it blends frontline reportage with persuasion against Franco’s forces and their German–Italian backers.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Spanish Earth
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 1937-07-10
- Runtime: 53 minutes
- Rating: 6.5/10 (20 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Contemporary Historians Inc.
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.893
- Languages: English, German, Spanish
Cast & Crew
Manuel Azaña
as Himself (President of Spain)
José Díaz
as Himself (Parliamentarian)
Dolores Ibárruri
as Herself
Enrique Lister
as Himself (Republican Army)
Commander Martinez de Aragón
as Himself (Republican Army)
Gustav Regler
as Himself (German writer)
Orson Welles
as Narrator (voice)
Ernest Hemingway
as Narrator (voice)
Jean Renoir
as Narrator (voice)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Spanish Earth?▼
The Spanish Earth is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 1937-07-10.
Who are the main actors in The Spanish Earth?▼
The main cast includes Manuel Azaña, José Díaz, Dolores Ibárruri, Enrique Lister, Commander Martinez de Aragón, .
Where can I watch The Spanish Earth online?▼
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Is The Spanish Earth based on a true story?▼
No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.
What is the IMDb rating of The Spanish Earth?▼
The Spanish Earth has an IMDb rating of 6.5/10 based on 20 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of The Spanish Earth?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for The Spanish Earth?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Contemporary Historians Inc.. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was The Spanish Earth filmed?▼
The Spanish Earth was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is The Spanish Earth?▼
The total runtime of The Spanish Earth is 53 minutes.
Is The Spanish Earth suitable for kids?▼
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Will there be a sequel to The Spanish Earth?▼
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