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Las constituyentes
Carlota BUSTELO en "Las Constituyentes" de Oliva Acosta 02.jpg
Directed by Oliva Acosta
Produced by Olivavá Producciones
Written by Oliva Acosta
Music by Alicia Aleman
Cinematography Andres Garzas
Editing by Mariluz Domínguez
Release date(s) November 5, 2011 (2011-11-05) (SEFF)
Running time 70
Country Spain
Language Spanish

Las constituyentes is a documentary film from 2011. It was directed by Oliva Acosta. The movie is about 27 amazing women. These women were deputies and senators in Spain's first Parliament after a time when the country was ruled by a dictator named Francisco Franco.

The film shares the stories of these women. It shows how they helped shape Spain's new laws and how women started to play a bigger role in politics. The documentary has subtitles in Spanish, English, and French, so many people can understand it. It first showed at the 2011 Seville European Film Festival.

About the Film: What It's About

This documentary shares the experiences of 14 of the 27 women who were part of the special Parliament that wrote Spain's new constitution. Some of the women couldn't be in the film, and sadly, seven of them had already passed away. One of these was Dolores Ibárruri, a famous hero from the Spanish Civil War.

In the film, these women talk about why they decided to get involved in politics. They also discuss how the lives of women in Spain have changed over time.

A powerful part of the movie shows these experienced politicians meeting with a new group of women leaders. These include former ministers like Carmen Alborch and Carmen Calvo. This meeting highlights how women continue to be important in Spanish politics.

Who Was in the Film?

The documentary features many important women who helped create Spain's new laws. Here are some of the women who shared their stories in the film:

  • Asunción Cruañes Molina
  • Belén Landáburu González
  • Soledad Becerril Bustamante
  • María Dolores Calvet Puig
  • Ana María Ruiz-Tagle
  • Esther Tellado Alfonso
  • Nona Inés Vilariño Salgado
  • María Dolores Pelayo Duque
  • Carlota Bustelo García del Leal
  • Castro Garcia Virtues
  • María Izquierdo Rojo
  • Rosina Lajo Pérez
  • Amalia Miranzo Martínez
  • Mercedes Moll de Miguel

Some other important women who were part of this historic group could not participate in the film, or had already passed away.

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See also

In Spanish: Las constituyentes para niños

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