La Bola Negra (INT)
La Bola Negra, directed by Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, tells the stories of three men from different generations in Spain. Inspired by an unfinished work by Federico García Lorca, the film explores love, pain, memory and identity. It shows how the past can affect people's lives today. Francisco Franco ruled Spain from 1939 to 1975. During his dictatorship, people could not choose their leaders in free elections. Political opposition was dangerous, and people who criticised the government could face prison or persecution. The authorities used surveillance to watch people, and some citizens secretly gave information about their neighbours. Life was difficult after the Spanish Civil War. Many families experienced poverty and food shortages. The government promoted traditional Catholic values and expected women to follow traditional family roles. Many women had limited freedom and found it difficult to become financially independent. The dictatorship also affected jobs and busin...