Ogro (1979)

Ogro: Directed by Gillo Pontecorvo. With Gian Maria Volontè, Ángela Molina, Saverio Marconi, José Sacristán. As 1973 winds down, Francisco Franco is still governing Spain with an iron hand. Opposition parties are forbidden, labor movements are repressed, and Basque nationalists are mercilessly hunted down. The caudillo is aging, though, and the continuity of the régime is in question. One man has the trust of Franco, enough authority and experience to assume the leadership, and an impeccable track record of dealing with enemies of the State: admiral Luis Carrero Blanco. For the embattled clandestine Basque organization ETA, Carrero Blanco must be brought down. Daring plans are made, requiring a meticulous execution.

“This film is based on real life events that took place during 70u0026#39;s under Francos fascist regime in Spain.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eJust like Gillo Pontecorvos previous film La battaglia di Algeri/The Battle of Algiers (1966) this film has very realistic, semi documentary feel, look about this depiction of terrorism acted out by group of members in the basque terrorist network ETA.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eEven though Gillo Pontecorvo was a marxist this film does not only portray the fascist dictatorship but also contains subtle criticism against ETA and its struggle.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eWhile being a very low key film, it packs very emotional, punch without becoming too obvious.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eSo viewers that liked O Que É Isso, Companheiro?/Four Days in September (1997), Lu0026#39;armée des ombres/ Army of Shadows(1969), Popiól i diament/Ashes and Diamonds (1958), Kanal/Canal (1957)etc should definitely check this film out.”