by Iotis Erlewine
synopsis
In this fact-based Spanish comedy-drama, leftist philosophy students Tomas and Jaime are arrested in 1947 by Francoists and sent away to a Madrid prison for eight years. Their friend Velasco goes to Paris to enlist the aid of Michel, noted for his ability to free political prisoners.
characteristics
- Romantic
- Brig
- Romance
- Prison
- Lock-up
- Leftist
- Spain
- Jail
- Law
- Political Unrest
- Philosopher
- Escape
- Monastery
- Philosophical
- Philosophy
