What We Did in the Shadows
Lo que hacíamos en las sombras
Synopsis
A story of queer seniors in Spain who, after years of repression, find a safe haven in a community centre in Madrid. During Franco’s dictatorship, thousands of people were imprisoned simply for who they were and whom they loved. Today, they can finally reclaim their dignity, their voice, and a sense of community. We meet Monica, a determined trans activist, Lorenza, who discovered her lesbian identity after turning sixty and survivors of camps for homosexual prisoners. Their stories intertwine with the fight to establish the first public care home for LGBT+ people. This is a film full of tenderness, courage and queer joy: a story of how what once had to remain hidden can now be celebrated openly in the full light of day.
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- Director
- Sara Moralo
- Screenplay & Story
- Sara Moralo, Lucía Hernández
- Original Title
- Lo que hacíamos en las sombras
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sara Moralo
Sara Moralo, Lucía Hernández
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Sara Moralo
Director
Sara Moralo
Writer
Lucía Hernández
Writer
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What is What We Did in the Shadows about?
A story of queer seniors in Spain who, after years of repression, find a safe haven in a community centre in Madrid. During Franco’s dictatorship, thousands of people were imprisoned simply for who they were and whom they loved. Today, they can finally reclaim their dignity, their voice, and a sense of community. We meet Monica, a determined trans activist, Lorenza, who discovered her lesbian identity after turning sixty and survivors of camps for homosexual prisoners. Their stories intertwine with the fight to establish the first public care home for LGBT+ people. This is a film full of tenderness, courage and queer joy: a story of how what once had to remain hidden can now be celebrated openly in the full light of day.
Who directed What We Did in the Shadows?
What We Did in the Shadows was directed by Sara Moralo.
Who stars in What We Did in the Shadows?
The principal cast of What We Did in the Shadows includes Octavio García, Lorenza Machín, Federico Armenteros.
When was What We Did in the Shadows released and how long is it?
What We Did in the Shadows was released in the theatrical window with a total runtime of 1h 33m.