Songs for After a War (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1976, Songs for After a War is a music, history and documentary film directed by Basilio Martín Patino, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. A particular reading of the forties and fifties in Spain, the hard years of famine and repression after the massacre of the Civil War, through popular culture: songs, newspapers and magazines, movies and newsreels.
Who’s in it. Songs for After a War stars Francisco Franco as Self (archive footage), Philippe Pétain as Self (archive footage), Celia Gámez as Herself (archive footage) and Imperio Argentina as Self (archive footage), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Songs for After a War 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 Songs for After a War page.
If you liked it. Fans of Songs for After a War tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Songs for After a War (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Songs for After a War change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Songs for After a War worth watching?
- Songs for After a War holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music, history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Songs for After a War?
- Songs for After a War stars Francisco Franco, Philippe Pétain, Celia Gámez, Imperio Argentina and Miguel de Molina.
- When was Songs for After a War released?
- Songs for After a War was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.