While the Fallas Burn (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1929, While the Fallas Burn is a comedy and documentary film directed by Miguel Monleón, running about 39 minutes.
What it’s about. Film directed by Miguel Monleón with plot and intertitles by Valencian journalists José Fernández Caireles and Federico Miñana. It is a fictionalized documentary on Valencia's festivity that takes a fictional story as its common thread, the journey of a jealous husband, Chordi, from Alcoi to the city looking for his wife, Riteta, who is gone with a friend to see the Fallas after arguing with his man about his new film-inspired haircut.
Who’s in it. While the Fallas Burn stars Juan Lurbe as Chordi, Rosarito García as Riteta, Gómez de Torregrosa as Pachonet and Pepita Samper as Ella misma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, While the Fallas Burn sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch While the Fallas Burn page.
If you liked it. Fans of While the Fallas Burn tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch While the Fallas Burn (1929)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for While the Fallas Burn change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is While the Fallas Burn worth watching?
- While the Fallas Burn holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in While the Fallas Burn?
- While the Fallas Burn stars Juan Lurbe, Rosarito García, Gómez de Torregrosa, Pepita Samper and Elodia Doménech.
- When was While the Fallas Burn released?
- While the Fallas Burn was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 39 minutes.