I came into watching this film with relatively high expectations, but it succeeded in exceeding them! It is an incredible film, with an interesting and heartbreaking story, wonderful performances (I especially enjoyed seeing the talented young Banquero again), and an excellent evocation of the Spanish Civil War that is a little more balanced (as far as showing atrocities on both sides instead of just one) than most. The interesting use of old archived footage interspersed with dramatized scenes added to the war atmosphere. But while it is something of a historical/war drama, the main heart is the enduring love between the anarchist of the title and his wife, that survives time, distance, tragedy, and the horrors of war--it is really a family drama and love story set in the Spanish Civil War more than a movie about the war itself.
In any case, it is well worth seeing, for both the story and the performances, if you have the chance. The musical score was lovely as well.
In any case, it is well worth seeing, for both the story and the performances, if you have the chance. The musical score was lovely as well.