Spain is still haunted by the tyranny of fascist ruler Francisco Franco, one of the most brutal dictators Europe has ever seen.
Season 1
5 episodes
Franco names himself the "Caudillo de España" – sovereign leader – and moves his family into the palace.
The Second World War ends and allied forces are making definitive choices between democracy's friends — and its foe.
In the mid-1950s, Franco's foreign-policy successes open new prospects for Spain. His rule is once again legitimized – but Spain is changing.
No head of state in Europe has ever held onto power as long as Francisco Franco. Who exactly was Spain's shadowy and devious dictator?
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Episode 1
The Rise to Power
Spain is still haunted by the tyranny of fascist ruler Francisco Franco, one of the most brutal dictators Europe has ever seen.
44 min
Episode 2
The New Regime
Franco names himself the "Caudillo de España" – sovereign leader – and moves his family into the palace.
45 min
Episode 3
Zero Hour
The Second World War ends and allied forces are making definitive choices between democracy's friends — and its foe.
45 min
Episode 4
The Leaden Age
In the mid-1950s, Franco's foreign-policy successes open new prospects for Spain. His rule is once again legitimized – but Spain is changing.
45 min
Episode 5
The Truth About Franco – Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship
No head of state in Europe has ever held onto power as long as Francisco Franco. Who exactly was Spain's shadowy and devious dictator?
52 min
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- Isabel Andrés, Klaus Kastenholz
- Writers
- Isabel Andrés, Ina Kessebohm
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