Ashes
Popel
Synopsis
The nephew of a Republican exiled during the Spanish Civil War is pushed to discover the fate of his uncle by a forgotten letter. Meanwhile, a researcher tries to discover what happened to another deportee after reading the novel "El impostor" by Javier Cercas. When the two coincide, they discover that the lives of their two ancestors are intertwined and end up unearthing the story of František Suchý and his son, who risked their lives and defied the Nazi regime from the Prague crematorium to save the ashes of more than 2,000 victims.
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Czech and Slovak Film Festival of Australia
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Oier Plaza
- Screenplay & Story
- Oier Plaza, Garazi Velasco
- Original Score
- Aitor Etxebarria
- Original Title
- Popel
- Country of Origin
- Spain, Czech Republic, France
- Release Date
- 17/04/2025
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, French, Czech
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- FMK Filmak Media, Cinepoint, BABEL Doc, IO Post, ARTE, Česká televize
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Oier Plaza
Oier Plaza, Garazi Velasco
Aitor Etxebarria
Lander Andonegi
Hannot Mintegia
Eider Plaza, Alice Tabery, Stanislas Gazelle, Stéphanie Lebrun
Department Leadership Roster
Oier Plaza
Director
Aitor Etxebarria
Original Music Composer
Oier Plaza
Screenplay
Garazi Velasco
Screenplay
Lander Andonegi
Director of Photography
Hannot Mintegia
Editor
Eider Plaza
Producer
Alice Tabery
Producer
Stanislas Gazelle
Producer
Stéphanie Lebrun
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ashes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ashes
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What is Ashes about?
The nephew of a Republican exiled during the Spanish Civil War is pushed to discover the fate of his uncle by a forgotten letter. Meanwhile, a researcher tries to discover what happened to another deportee after reading the novel "El impostor" by Javier Cercas. When the two coincide, they discover that the lives of their two ancestors are intertwined and end up unearthing the story of František Suchý and his son, who risked their lives and defied the Nazi regime from the Prague crematorium to save the ashes of more than 2,000 victims.
Who directed Ashes?
Ashes was directed by Oier Plaza.
Who stars in Ashes?
The principal cast of Ashes includes Antón Gandarias, Unai Egia, František Suchý, František Suchý.
When was Ashes released and how long is it?
Ashes was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Ashes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ashes was composed by Aitor Etxebarria.