Defence of Madrid

193633 min 53 secFilm: Documentary

Direction: Ivor MontaguNorman McLaren

Production: Norman McLaren

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Shortly after joining the General Post Office Film Unit in London, and before making a film there, McLaren went to Madrid with Ivor Montagu to film the siege of the city by Franco's army. The resulting film was used in the campaign to raise funds for the Republican cause.

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  • War, Conflict and Peace > Civil WarEurope
  • Foreign Countries > Conflicts and Civil WarSpain and Portugal

Credits


director
Ivor Montagu
Norman McLaren
producer
Norman McLaren