

October in Madrid
Octobre à Madrid
Synopsis
Initially a made-to-order documentary on Spain, the film becomes an open-ended work-in-the-making about the creative process. “Settling in the Spanish capital to make a documentary, Hanoun sketches out for us the different steps involved in making a film. The author turns his hesitations, his doubts and difficult working conditions into the constituents of his work”. (Raphaël Bassan)
Top Cast
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March 19, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marcel Hanoun
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcel Hanoun
- Original Score
- César Gattegno
- Original Title
- Octobre à Madrid
- Country of Origin
- France, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish, French
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- Eurodis Télécinex, ORTF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marcel Hanoun
Marcel Hanoun
César Gattegno
Patrick Dauphin, Jean Eustache, Gérard de Battista
Marcel Hanoun
Department Leadership Roster
Marcel Hanoun
Director
Patrick Dauphin
Editor
Jean Eustache
Editor
Gérard de Battista
Editor
Marcel Hanoun
Editor
Marcel Hanoun
Producer
Marcel Hanoun
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About October in Madrid
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is October in Madrid about?
Initially a made-to-order documentary on Spain, the film becomes an open-ended work-in-the-making about the creative process. “Settling in the Spanish capital to make a documentary, Hanoun sketches out for us the different steps involved in making a film. The author turns his hesitations, his doubts and difficult working conditions into the constituents of his work”. (Raphaël Bassan)
Who directed October in Madrid?
October in Madrid was directed by Marcel Hanoun.
Who stars in October in Madrid?
The principal cast of October in Madrid includes Chonette Laurent, Augustin Reyes, José Meneses, Nadia Werba, Marcel Hanoun.
When was October in Madrid released and how long is it?
October in Madrid was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.
Who composed the musical score for October in Madrid?
The original motion picture soundtrack for October in Madrid was composed by César Gattegno.
















