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  • Guernica (1951)
  • Short | 13 min | Documentary, Short
Guernica (1951)
Short | 13 min | Documentary, Short

On April 26 1937 the small Basque town of Guernica was bombed without warning by the German aviation. Two thousand people, all civilians, got killed. Like millions all over the world, Pablo Picasso was shocked and he translated his emotion...See moreOn April 26 1937 the small Basque town of Guernica was bombed without warning by the German aviation. Two thousand people, all civilians, got killed. Like millions all over the world, Pablo Picasso was shocked and he translated his emotion into a magnificent but terrifying picture bearing the name of the martyred city. This film does not only comment on the painting, it also gives it a new life through frantic camera and sound effects. Written by Guy Bellinger See less
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Paul Éluard (poem)
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Updated Dec 31, 1951

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May 23, 2022 (United States)

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2 cast members
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María Casares
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Jacques Pruvost
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