The Truth About Franco: Spain's Forgotten Dictatorship

The Leaden Age (1x4)

Uitzenddatum: Dec 11, 2017

In the mid-1950s Franco's foreign policy successes opened up new perspectives for Spain. After years of stagnation the country was now moving forward - thus, Franco's rule was legitimised. Resistance fell silent, with the dictator sitting firmly in the saddle. But along with new friends, new influences also entered the country. Spain changed, confronting the regime with new challenges. How much longer could Franco cling to power? Could Prince Juan Carlos give the dictatorship a future?