The Spanish Earth
Originally released in 1937. The Spanish Earth is a documentary film. directed by Joris Ivens. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Manuel Azaña, José Díaz, and Dolores Ibárruri
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 10, 1937
88 years ago
Runtime
0h 53m
53 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (20 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Contemporary Historians Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Spanish Earth about?
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 b...
Who directed The Spanish Earth?
The Spanish Earth was directed by Joris Ivens.
How long is The Spanish Earth?
The Spanish Earth has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was The Spanish Earth released?
The Spanish Earth was released on July 10, 1937 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Spanish Earth?
The main cast of The Spanish Earth includes Manuel Azaña, José Díaz, Dolores Ibárruri, Enrique Lister, Commander Martinez de Aragón.