Felicidad Blanc's memoir 'Espejo de sombras' reissued for 'El desencanto' 50th anniversary
Felicidad Blanc's autobiography 'Espejo de sombras' has been reissued to mark the 50th anniversary of the film 'El desencanto' (1976), directed by Jaime Chávarri. The documentary focused on the Panero family, including Blanc as the matriarch, and exposed the moral misery of Francoist bourgeoisie in Spain. Blanc wrote the memoir shortly after the film's production, offering her personal perspective. The reissue coincides with renewed interest in the film's impact on Spanish society during the Transition.
Key facts
- Felicidad Blanc's autobiography 'Espejo de sombras' reissued
- Reissue marks 50th anniversary of film 'El desencanto'
- Film directed by Jaime Chávarri
- Documentary about the Panero family
- Blanc was the mother of the Panero brothers
- Film exposed moral misery of Francoist bourgeoisie
- Memoir written shortly after film production
- Film released in 1976
Entities
Artists
- Felicidad Blanc
- Jaime Chávarri
- Leopoldo Panero
Locations
- Spain