TV series

Lorca: Death of a Poet

1987–1988 · 1 season

A somber, literary biography that unfolds with measured gravity, tracing a brilliant life toward its tragic end.

Overview: Lorca, a great Spanish poet, playwright, and theatre director. García Lorca achieved international recognition as an emblematic member of the Generation of '27. He was executed by Nationalist forces at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War. Nickolas Grace gives a fabulous interpretation in the title role and he even bears a remarkable resemblance to Lorca.
How it feels: Melancholic, dark, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Art, politics, death, identity
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: art
politics
death
identity
war
Places: big city
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild