Guernica
Originally released in 1951. Guernica is a documentary/war film. directed by Alain Resnais. At just 13 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring María Casares and Jacques Pruvost
Synopsis
Alain Resnais & Robert Hessen use the famous Picasso mural "Guernica" in combination with newspaper headlines in an anti-war cry against the Spanish Civil War. Narration by Jacques Pruvost highlights the Guernica atrocity of April 1937, followed by a poem by Paul Eluard read by María Casares to a discordant score by Guy Bernard.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 6, 1951
74 years ago
Runtime
0h 13m
13 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (26 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Panthéon Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guernica about?
Alain Resnais & Robert Hessen use the famous Picasso mural "Guernica" in combination with newspaper headlines in an anti-war cry against the Spanish Civil War. Narration by Jacques Pruvost highligh...
Who directed Guernica?
Guernica was directed by Alain Resnais.
How long is Guernica?
Guernica has a runtime of 0 hours and 13 minutes (13 minutes total).
When was Guernica released?
Guernica was released on June 6, 1951 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Guernica?
The main cast of Guernica includes María Casares, Jacques Pruvost.