# While at War (2019)

> An aging Spanish intellectual confronts the authoritarian consequences of a revolt he once believed might save his country.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/378641

## Facts

- Runtime: 108 min
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Director: Alejandro Amenábar
- Cast: Karra Elejalde, Eduard Fernández, Santi Prego, Nathalie Poza, Luis Bermejo, Tito Valverde, Patricia López Arnaiz, Inma Cuevas
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7818580/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: somber, tense, oppressive, historical cinema night, political drama viewing

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