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Surcos (1951) Jose Conde; Luis Pena, Marisa de Leza
Surcos (1951) Jose Conde; Luis Pena, Marisa de Leza
 
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This is a region-free DVD+R without case or artwork.

In Spanish with English subtitles. Also known as Furrows.

Surcos follows the struggles of a Spanish family as it emigrates from the country to Madrid circa 1950. Facing difficulties in finding housing and employment, several family members turn to illegal or immoral activities in order to make ends meet, and the traditional family structure disintegrates.

Surcos is considered one of the very few Spanish neo-realist films from the era when the style was being created and popularized in Italy. The picture only escaped censorship because José María García Escudero, Spain's Chief of Cinematography, appreciated the value of the film for its artistic merit. The film dealt with issues virtually unseen in Francoist Spain, including rural immigration into the cities, poverty, prostitution, unemployment, and class conflicts. Surcos is a view of the contradictions found in Francoist Spain. The Catholic Church considered the film "deeply dangerous," yet political observers labeled the drama of "national interest."

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