Klaus Kastenholz
Director
Franco: The Brutal Truth About Spain’s Dictator (2017)
Season 1
Using extensive research, this five-part docuseries takes a comprehensive look at Francisco Franco's turbulent, decades-long regime.
Released Nov. 14, 2017
Episode 46 min
None+
Genres: Documentary
Keywords: tmdb.spain, tmdb.franco-regime-francoism, tmdb.spanien, tmdb.caudillo, mdblist.imdb-tv-mini-series, imdb.tv-mini-series
Production Companies: Cinécentrum N.V., ZDF
Network: ZDFinfo
S1E1 - The Rise to Power
Spain is still haunted by the tyranny of fascist ruler Francisco Franco, one of the most brutal dictators Europe has ever seen.
Nov. 14, 2017, midnight
S1E2 - The New Regime
Franco names himself the "Caudillo de España" – sovereign leader – and moves his family into the palace.
Nov. 14, 2017, midnight
S1E3 - Zero Hour
The Second World War ends and allied forces are making definitive choices between democracy's friends — and its foe.
Nov. 14, 2017, midnight
S1E4 - The Leaden Age
In the mid-1950s, Franco's foreign-policy successes open new prospects for Spain. His rule is once again legitimized – but Spain is changing.
Nov. 14, 2017, midnight
S1E5 - The Truth About Franco – Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship
No head of state in Europe has ever held onto power as long as Francisco Franco. Who exactly was Spain's shadowy and devious dictator?
Nov. 14, 2017, midnight
Network: ZDFinfo
Episode Runtime: 46 min.
Season Runtime: 231 min.
Released: Nov. 14, 2017
Last Air Date: Nov. 14, 2017, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: 0
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