Cast and Crew of Guernica

Guernica

Gernika

'Guernica' follows the intertwined destinies of Henry, an American journalist, and Teresa, a censor for the Spanish Republic, set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil War. Their personal and political lives unravel amidst the turmoil and tragedy of the conflict, highlighting the human cost of war.

Trivia:
1. The film's title references the 1937 bombing of the Basque town of Guernica, a pivotal moment in the Spanish Civil War and famously immortalized in Pablo Picasso's painting, symbolizing the horrors of war.
2. To capture authentic wartime environments, the production filmed on location in Spain, using real historic sites impacted by the conflict to enhance realism.
3. The lead actor, who portrayed Henry, undertook extensive research on war correspondents to bring depth and credibility to his role, including spending time with contemporary journalists in conflict zones.

Full Cast of Guernica

James D'Arcy as Henry

James D'Arcy

Henry
María Valverde as Teresa

María Valverde

Teresa
Jack Davenport as Vasyl

Jack Davenport

Vasyl
Irene Escolar as Cousin Isabel

Irene Escolar

Cousin Isabel
Burn Gorman as Consul

Burn Gorman

Consul
Joachim Paul Assböck as W. von Richthofen

Joachim Paul Assböck

W. von Richthofen

Natalia Álvarez-Bilbao

María (as Natalia Álvarez)

Crew of Guernica

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