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Ashes

20251h 30mOier Plaza
IMDb 7.2

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The nephew of a Republican exiled during the Spanish Civil War is pushed to discover the fate of his uncle by a forgotten letter. Meanwhile, a researcher tries to discover what happened to another deportee after reading the novel "El impostor" by Javier Cercas. When the two coincide, they discover that the lives of their two ancestors are intertwined and end up unearthing the story of František Suchý and his son, who risked their lives and defied the Nazi regime from the Prague crematorium to save the ashes of more than 2,000 victims.

Documentary
NazismExiled Spanish RepublicanHistorical Memory

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What is Ashes (2025) about?

The nephew of a Republican exiled during the Spanish Civil War is pushed to discover the fate of his uncle by a forgotten letter. Meanwhile, a researcher tries to discover what happened to another deportee after reading the novel "El impostor" by Javier Cercas. When the two coincide, they discover that the lives of their two ancestors are intertwined and end up unearthing the story of František…

Who stars in Ashes?

Ashes stars Antón Gandarias (Self), Unai Egia (Self), František Suchý (Self (archive footage)). The film was directed by Oier Plaza.

How long is Ashes?

Ashes has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2025.

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Ashes holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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