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Crònica d'una campanya
First feature-documentary which has authorized in Spain an independent team to film unrestrictedly the daily life of the elections campaign. For 30 days, the filmmaker Ibon Olaskoaga shot from the headquarters of CIU Artur Mas campaign for President of the Generalitat.
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Plot Summary
This documentary follows the electoral campaign of the Catalan political party Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya (ERC) during the 2010 Catalan parliamentary election. Director Isabel Coixet provides an intimate look at the behind-the-scenes efforts, strategies, and the personal toll on the candidates and campaign staff. It captures the intensity and dedication involved in political maneuvering and public outreach. The film offers a raw and unfiltered perspective on the democratic process.
Critical Reception
Crònica d'una campanya received generally positive reviews, with critics often praising its candid and insightful portrayal of a political campaign. The documentary was commended for its access to the inner workings of the Esquerra Republicana de Catalunya's electoral efforts and Coixet's ability to capture both the strategic maneuvers and the human element involved. Audiences appreciated the film's verisimilitude and its examination of Catalan politics.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its intimate access and behind-the-scenes look at political campaigning.
Coixet's direction is noted for its observational style and capturing the human side of politics.
Appreciated for its candid depiction of Catalan political efforts.
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Fun Fact
Isabel Coixet, known for her narrative films, directed this documentary, offering a different style of storytelling to capture the political process.
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