La Hora de los Valientes


1h 58m 1998

Brief Synopsis

Manuel is an idealistic anarchist in the Spanish Civil War. During a Fascist air raid, he saves a Goya painting from destruction and in a shelter, meets Carmen. She has lost her family, and comes to live with Manuel, his aunt and cousin. But when it comes to choosing between selling the painting to

Film Details

Also Known As
Hora de los Valientes, Hour of the Brave, The, Time for Defiance, A, Time of the Brave
Genre
Drama
War
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Enrique Cereza Pc; StudioCanal
Distribution Company
Sony Pictures Releasing International

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 58m

Synopsis

Manuel is an idealistic anarchist in the Spanish Civil War. During a Fascist air raid, he saves a Goya painting from destruction and in a shelter, meets Carmen. She has lost her family, and comes to live with Manuel, his aunt and cousin. But when it comes to choosing between selling the painting to a black marketeer or feeding his new family, Manuel is forced to reconcile his ideals with his growing personal responsiblities.

Film Details

Also Known As
Hora de los Valientes, Hour of the Brave, The, Time for Defiance, A, Time of the Brave
Genre
Drama
War
Release Date
1998
Production Company
Enrique Cereza Pc; StudioCanal
Distribution Company
Sony Pictures Releasing International

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 58m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Winner of the 1998 Goya Award for Best Supporting Actress (Adriana Ozores).

Shown at Moscow International Film Festival (in competition) July 19-29, 1999.

Shown in Los Angeles (American Cinematheque) as part of program "Recent Spanish Cinema" February 26 - March 13, 1999.

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Dolby Digital