

Los girasoles ciegos
- Drama
Orense, Spain, 1940, just after the end of the Civil War. Every time Elena locks the door of her home, she and her children become the faithful guardians of a sacred secret: Ricardo, her husband, their father, hides in the house, trying to avoid the brutal political persecution of the victors, who hunt, as if they were wild animals, and imprison or execute, those who have lost the bloody and tragic struggle…
The Blind Sunflowers is a 2008 Spanish drama set in post-Civil War Orense, following a family harboring a fugitive husband and father from political persecution. Released in August 2008, the film explores themes of survival, secrecy, and resilience during one of Spain's darkest historical periods.
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Maribel VerdúElena
Javier CámaraRicardo
Raúl ArévaloSalvador
Roger PríncepLorenzo
José Ángel EgidoRector
Martiño RivasLalo (as Martín Rivas)
Irene EscolarElenita
Juan Antonio QuintanaSeñor Cueto
Fernando RansanzDirector
David JanerFalangista
Ricardo de BarreiroFernández
Miguel de LiraHermano
Fanny de CastroTía Lola- Carmen LosaSobrina Dueña
- Mario RoldánCamilo

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When was The Blind Sunflowers released?
The film was released on August 29, 2008.
What is the plot about?
The story follows Elena and her children in 1940 Orense, Spain, as they protect a dangerous secret: Ricardo, Elena's husband and the children's father, is hiding in their home to escape brutal political persecution following the Spanish Civil War.
What genre is The Blind Sunflowers?
It is a drama film that examines survival and family loyalty during a period of violent political repression.
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The film has been released and is available through various streaming and rental platforms, though availability varies by region.











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