30 Years of Darkness (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2012, 30 Years of Darkness is an animation and documentary film directed by Manuel H. Martín, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. When the Spanish Civil War came to an end, Manuel Cortes was unable to flee the country. After a long journey, he managed to get back home in the dark without being discovered. His wife, Juliana, told him how the winning forces were shooting many of their fellow citizens. Manuel and Juliana decided to dig a small hole in the wall for Manuel to hide in. He could not even begin to imagine that this small hideaway was to become his private jail for the following 30 years. This is the story of the so-called post-war moles, people who had to put their lives on hold in order to escape from the repression imposed by the victors of the civil war.
Who’s in it. 30 Years of Darkness stars Juan Diego as Manuel Cortés (voice) and Ana Fernández as Juliana Moreno (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, 30 Years of Darkness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 30 Years of Darkness page.
If you liked it. Fans of 30 Years of Darkness tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 30 Years of Darkness (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 30 Years of Darkness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 30 Years of Darkness worth watching?
- 30 Years of Darkness holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 30 Years of Darkness?
- 30 Years of Darkness stars Juan Diego and Ana Fernández.
- When was 30 Years of Darkness released?
- 30 Years of Darkness was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.