The classic 1937 film, The Spanish Earth, is a fascinating marriage of art and propaganda. Filmed during the Spanish Civil War, the documentary captures scenes from actual battles and shows the devastating toll on the lives of everyday people by the ruling fascists. A New York Times review hailed the "photographic eloquence" by Dutch director Joris Ivens but claimed his "admirable camera reporting" was at odds with t…
SOURCE: TalkinBroadway at 05:16AM on December 1, 2023