Face to Face with ETA: Conversations with a Terrorist
Face to Face with ETA: Conversations with a Terrorist

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Face to Face with ETA: Conversations with a Terrorist

2023
Movie
103 min
Spanish

An in-depth interview with José Antonio Urrutikoetxea, known as Josu Ternera, one of the most relevant leaders of the terrorist gang ETA.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Alvaro de DiosGenres: Documentary, Crime, History

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the complex and often brutal history of the Basque separatist group ETA through exclusive interviews with key figures, including former leader Josu Ternera. It explores the motivations, ideologies, and consequences of their decades-long campaign for independence. The film presents a rare, unfiltered look at the individuals behind the violence and the societal impact of their actions. It aims to foster a deeper understanding of a turbulent period in Spanish history.

Critical Reception

The documentary has been noted for its sensitive and direct approach to a controversial subject, offering a platform for nuanced perspectives on ETA's history. Critics have highlighted its courage in confronting difficult truths and its attempt to provide context without excusing violence. Audience reception has been mixed, with some commending its historical significance and others questioning the ethical implications of giving voice to former terrorists.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its direct confrontation of a sensitive historical topic.

  • Acknowledged for providing an unvarnished look at the perspectives of former ETA members.

  • Some discussions point to the ethical considerations of the documentary's approach.

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Fun Fact

The documentary features one of the last known interviews with Josu Ternera (alias for Josu Mikel Urrutikoetxea), a significant figure in ETA's leadership, before his arrest.

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This "documentary" in this reviewers estimate, takes a one sided look at the ETA as "terrorists". It largely ignores the brutality of the Fascist Spanish regime under Franco and often repressive attitude, towards Basque separatism, displaye...