Florián Rey: Of Light and Shadow

Florián Rey: Of Light and Shadow (2022)

October 27th, 20221h 34min

Documentary, History
47%

Overview

The life and professional career of the Spanish filmmaker Florián Rey (1894-1962), a brilliant artist who began his career in silent films and had great commercial success during the Second Republic (1931-1936): a journey to the early days of Spanish cinema.


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