

Freedomfighters
At the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, the nun Maria is forced to flee her convent. She takes refuge in a brothel, until it is liberated by a woman's anarchist group. Maria joins the group and eventually goes to the front. The women's group faces the problems of fighting not only the nationalists, but also factions on the left seeking to impose a more traditional military structure.
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Freedomfighters
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Apr 19, 1996
Runtime
2h 5m
Genres
War, Drama, History
User Score
63%
Original Title
Libertarias
Production Companies
Academy Pictures, Canal+ España, Erato Films, Lolafilms
Director
Vicente Aranda
Description
At the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, the nun Maria is forced to flee her convent. She takes refuge in a brothel, until it is liberated by a woman's anarchist group. Maria joins the group and eventually goes to the front. The women's group faces the problems of fighting not only the nationalists, but also factions on the left seeking to impose a more traditional military structure.