The Truth About Franco: Legitimation

This documentary follows how Franco's rule was legitimized during the 1950s, as foreign policy successes opened new perspectives for Spain. After years of stagnation the country began to move forward and resistance fell silent. Through this phase it shows how a dictatorship secured its grip and its image. It is a revealing watch on Franco, Spain and the machinery of authoritarian survival. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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