The Future of '36
Synopsis
This film offers a deeply personal and emotional exploration of history through the eyes of a young Belgian woman traveling in Spain. By contrasting the 1936 anarcho-syndicalist revolution in Catalonia with mid-century European movements like May ’68, the narrative weaves together her personal heritage and political ideals. It acts as a subjective homage to freedom and utopia, questioning whether the optimistic spirit of 1936 and 1976 can ultimately survive the relentless, demoralizing weight of state power.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Linda Van Tulden, Willum Thijssen
- Screenplay & Story
- Linda Van Tulden, Angela Linders, Miep Vermeire, Willum Thijssen
- Original Score
- Lluís Llach
- Original Title
- The Future of '36
- Country of Origin
- Belgium, Netherlands
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch, French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Centre Bruxellois de l'Audio-Visuel, Ministerie van de Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Nederlandse Omroepstichting (NOS), CinéTé bvba, CinéTé Amsterdam
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Linda Van Tulden, Willum Thijssen
Linda Van Tulden, Angela Linders, Miep Vermeire, Willum Thijssen
Lluís Llach
Theo van de Sande
France Duez
Linda Van Tulden, Philippe Antoine
Department Leadership Roster
Linda Van Tulden
Writer
Angela Linders
Writer
Miep Vermeire
Writer
Theo van de Sande
Director of Photography
Frieda Dauphin-Verhees
Costume Design
Linda Van Tulden
Director
France Duez
Editor
Willum Thijssen
Director
Willum Thijssen
Writer
Linda Van Tulden
Producer
Philippe Antoine
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Future of '36
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What is The Future of '36 about?
This film offers a deeply personal and emotional exploration of history through the eyes of a young Belgian woman traveling in Spain. By contrasting the 1936 anarcho-syndicalist revolution in Catalonia with mid-century European movements like May ’68, the narrative weaves together her personal heritage and political ideals. It acts as a subjective homage to freedom and utopia, questioning whether the optimistic spirit of 1936 and 1976 can ultimately survive the relentless, demoralizing weight of state power.
Who directed The Future of '36?
The Future of '36 was directed by Linda Van Tulden, Willum Thijssen.
Who stars in The Future of '36?
The principal cast of The Future of '36 includes Françoise Binder, Andrés Capdevila, Francisco Carrasquer, Félix Carrasquer, Brigida Costa.
When was The Future of '36 released and how long is it?
The Future of '36 was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Future of '36?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Future of '36 was composed by Lluís Llach.