The Truth on the Savolta Affair

Set in Barcelona between 1917 and 1923, this period drama sheds light on the era of gangsterism that plagued the city as anarchists and hired thugs fought for control amidst a backdrop of escalating violence. As the confrontation between anarchists and the workers of Savolta arms factory intensifies, the powerful Savolta family decides to put an end to the unrest by hiring murderers and devising elaborate plans to conceal their illicit dealings with Germany. Based on the novel by Eduardo Mendoza, this film offers a gripping portrayal of the gritty underbelly of Barcelona in the early 20th century.