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The 47

The 47

20247.41h 50m

Overview

Based on a true story, in late 1970s Barcelona, Manolo Vital, a bus driver, takes bold action to protest the neglect of Torre Baró, an immigrant neighborhood. His act becomes a symbol of resistance against systemic inequality during a pivotal moment in the city’s modern transformation.

Directed by Marcel Barrena
Written by Marcel Barrena, Alberto Marini
Produced by Jaume Roures, Laura Fernández Espeso, Javier Méndez
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Top Cast

Eduard Fernández

Eduard Fernández

Manolo Vital

Clara Segura

Clara Segura

Carmen

Zoe Bonafonte

Zoe Bonafonte

Joana

Salva Reina

Salva Reina

Felipín

Óscar de la Fuente

Óscar de la Fuente

Antonio

David Verdaguer

David Verdaguer

Serra

Carlos Cuevas

Carlos Cuevas

Pasqual

Betsy Túrnez

Betsy Túrnez

Aurora

Maria Morera Colomer

Maria Morera Colomer

Mar

Aimar Vega

Aimar Vega

Josep

Themes & Keywords

immigrantimmigration lawbiographybased on true storyimmigrant familydignified

About The 47

The 47 is a drama film released in 2024 exploring themes of immigrant, immigration law, biography, based on true story, immigrant family, dignified. Directed by Marcel Barrena, it stars Eduard Fernández, Clara Segura, Zoe Bonafonte. Based on a true story, in late 1970s Barcelona, Manolo Vital, a bus driver, takes bold action to protest the neglect of Torre Baró, an immigrant neighborhood. His act becomes a symbol of resistance against systemic inequality during a pivotal moment in the city’s modern transformation.

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