Freedomfighters (1996)

6.3/10 125 min War Drama History

Overview

At the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, the nun Maria is forced to flee her convent. She takes refuge in a brothel, until it is liberated by a woman's anarchist group. Maria joins the group and eventually goes to the front. The women's group faces the problems of fighting not only the nationalists, but also factions on the left seeking to impose a more traditional military structure.

Cast

Ana Belén

Pilar

Victoria Abril

Floren

Ariadna Gil

María

Blanca Apilánez

Aura

Laura Mañá

Concha

Loles León

Charo

Jorge Sanz

Obrero Hijo

José Sancho

Obrero padre

Joan Crosas

Boina

Antonio Dechent

Faneca

Miguel Bosé

Cura Segretario

Claudia Gravy

Madama del burdel

Francisco Maestre

Obispo

Héctor Colomé

Durruti

María Galiana

Superiora

Ángeles Martín

Carmen

Ana Malaver

Fanny

María Pujalte

Mariona

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