While at War

2019

108 mins

Directed by Alejandro Amenábar
Drama
War

Set at the very start of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), this historical drama follows writer Miguel de Unamuno who... More

Set at the very start of the Spanish Civil War (1936-1939), this historical drama follows writer Miguel de Unamuno who initially supports the military rebellion. However, his hopes for ending the country's political poisons are overshadowed by more violent consequences.

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While at War is available to stream in New Zealand... More now on YouTube and Google TV and Academy On Demand and AroVision.

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While at War | Ratings & Reviews

"Ambitious in scope, carefully crafted and featuring several fine performances ... But despite the worthy seriousness of its intentions and the parallels with the present it cleverly draws at every turn, the final impression is of dramatic opportunities left unexplored."

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Hollywood Reporter

"This is a worthy enterprise that errs on the side of caution, carrying the slightly stale whiff of awards-bait cinema in which greatness is frequently signaled but inspiration somehow lacking."

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