Theatrical work brings Franco's executed victims back to life before their grandchildren
Raúl San Julián's play 'Bajo tu piel' premieres at Teatro del Barrio in Madrid, dramatizing the stories of four real individuals executed by Franco's regime. The work centers on their wait in a mass grave, questioning if anyone will come for them. Three of the victims were exhumed in July 2023 after 80 years. The theatrical piece is part of a documentary film that will incorporate footage of the play. A single light bulb marks the passage of time in the grave. The production breaks the inherited silence surrounding Spain's historical memory.
Key facts
- Play titled 'Bajo tu piel' written and directed by Raúl San Julián
- Features four real victims of Franco's regime with full names
- Premieres at Teatro del Barrio in Madrid
- Three of the four victims were exhumed in July 2023
- Exhumations occurred 80 years after their deaths
- The play is part of a documentary film project
- A single light bulb on stage symbolizes the passage of time
- Aims to break the inherited silence about Francoist repression
Entities
Artists
- Raúl San Julián
Institutions
- Teatro del Barrio
Locations
- Madrid
- Spain