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To Die in Madrid

Year1963
Running time85 min
Directed byFrédéric Rossif
Made inFrance
Spanish Civil War
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At a glance

To Die in Madrid is Frédéric Rossif’s French documentary about the Spanish Civil War. Released in 1963, it runs for 85 minutes and is listed under the subject of war. The film is in French, and Nicole Stéphane is its producer. It received the Prix Jean Vigo and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature. These details make it a focused choice for viewers exploring documentary treatments of the Spanish Civil War, or for teachers and students considering films about conflict and historical events. Its concise runtime gives viewers a defined feature-length account rather than a multi-part series. Rossif’s direction and the film’s French language place it within French documentary cinema, while the war subject points to the historical conflict at its center.

Who it is for

This film suits viewers studying the Spanish Civil War or looking for a French documentary focused on war. Its 85-minute runtime may also fit a class or individual viewing session.

What is good

  • Focuses on the Spanish Civil War.
  • 85-minute runtime.
  • Directed by Frédéric Rossif.
  • Received the Prix Jean Vigo.
  • Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature.

What to know first

  • The film is in French.
  • Its subject is specifically the Spanish Civil War.

Verdict

To Die in Madrid offers a focused documentary treatment of the Spanish Civil War in an 85-minute feature. Viewers should note its French language and specific historical subject.

Details

Year
1963wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
85 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Frédéric Rossifwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
Francewikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Subjects
Spanish Civil Warwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0057327wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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