Salamanca, Spain, 1936. In the early days of the military rebellion that began the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), writer Miguel de Unamuno supports the uprising in the hope that the prevailing political chaos will end. But when the confrontation becomes bloody, Unamuno must question his initial position.
Salamanca, Spain, 1936. In the early days of the military rebellion that began the Spanish Civil War (1936-39), writer Miguel de Unamuno supports the uprising in the hope that the prevailing political chaos will end. But when the confrontation becomes bloody, Unamuno must question his initial position.
The film's central thesis explicitly critiques the rise of authoritarian nationalism and fascism during the Spanish Civil War, championing intellectual freedom and moral courage against ideological fanaticism. This clear condemnation of a right-wing authoritarian movement aligns with a distinctly progressive ideology.
This historical drama features traditional casting appropriate for its Spanish Civil War setting, without intentional race or gender swaps. The narrative focuses on political and ideological conflicts, offering a critique of authoritarianism rather than explicitly centering on or negatively portraying traditional identities in a DEI framework.
The film portrays the historical male figure Atilano Coco, a Protestant pastor executed during the Spanish Civil War, as a female character played by actress Ainhoa Santamaría. This constitutes a gender swap.
The film portrays the institutional Catholic Church as deeply complicit in the Nationalist uprising, using religious rhetoric to justify violence, oppression, and the persecution of political opponents. While individual faith is present, the narrative critically examines how the Church's authority was manipulated to endorse a brutal regime, highlighting its role in the conflict as fundamentally problematic.
The film 'While at War' is a historical drama centered on Miguel de Unamuno during the Spanish Civil War. It does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, therefore there is no specific portrayal to evaluate under the given rubric.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film is a historical drama depicting real figures from the Spanish Civil War, such as Miguel de Unamuno and Francisco Franco. All major historical characters are portrayed by actors matching their documented historical race, with no instances of a character established as one race being depicted as another.
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