Jornaleros, Cara A: Rocío | De eso no se habla
Summary
This episode of "De eso no se habla" explores the censorship of Fernando Ruiz Vergara’s 1980 documentary *Rocío*, the first film banned by a judge in democratic Spain. It details how the film’s exposure of Civil War repression in Almonte led to a conviction for injuring honor, effectively silencing the director and enforcing a pact of forgetting. Through interviews with researchers and family, the host examines this judicial precedent’s lasting impact on Spain’s collective memory and freedom of expression.
Topics discussed
Introduction to the podcast and the episode theme
The significance of the documentary 'Rocío'
The 'Rocillistas' and the silence around the film
Context: 1970s, censorship, and the Rocío pilgrimage
The controversial scenes: Civil War repression in Almonte
The release, awards, and initial backlash
The lawsuit: Injuries vs. Calumnies and the 1982 trial
The verdict: Censorship and the director's exile
Family memories and the search for the lost film
Legal analysis: Why the censorship was possible
Recovering the legacy: Searching for the mass graves
Reading the names of the 100 victims of Almonte
Credits, resources, and closing remarks
Sponsor segment: Triodos Bank and Tambor del Llano
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