The Atocha Massacre

The film follows Italian film director David Riondino as he comes to Spain to make a film on the 50th anniversary of the 1977 Atocha massacre. With the help of young documentary filmmaker Alejandra, he explores the connections between the past and the rise of the far right today. As David investigates the Atocha attack, he encounters a reality that prompts reflection on some inflammatory issues such as the advancement of the far right, housing access problems, and job insecurity. The film provides viewers with a look into the past and draws attention to current social and political issues. The film was shot in various regions of Spain.

From a viewer experience perspective, the film successfully conveys the complex relationship between past and present and the effort to make sense of the rise of the far right. Viewers experience both historical events and their impacts on today's society through the characters.