Guernica(1951)
Picasso's most famous work bears witness to the atrocities of the Spanish civil war and fascism.
Guernica Synopsis
Alain Resnais & Robert Hessen use the famous Picasso mural "Guernica" in combination with newspaper headlines in an anti-war cry against the Spanish Civil War. Narration by Jacques Pruvost highlights the Guernica atrocity of April 1937, followed by a poem by Paul Eluard read by María Casares to a discordant score by Guy Bernard.
Guernica (1951) is a documentary and war film directed by Alain Resnais, released on June 6, 1951 with a runtime of 13m. It stars María Casares and Jacques Pruvost. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Alain Resnais
- Producers:
- Pierre Braunberger
- Cinematographer:
- Henry Ferrand
- Production:
- Panthéon Productions
- Status:
- Released
Guernica (1951) Trailer
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Guernica Cast & Crew
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Directed by Alain Resnais, produced by Pierre Braunberger.
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Guernica Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 31 ratings.
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Guernica – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Guernica online?
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Guernica (1951) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Guernica?
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The main cast of Guernica (1951) includes María Casares and Jacques Pruvost. The film was directed by Alain Resnais. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Guernica released?
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Guernica was released on June 6, 1951 and runs for 13m.
Is Guernica worth watching?
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Guernica (1951) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Guernica?
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Yes. The official Guernica trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.