The civic organization Hazte Oír has announced the launch of a documentary film that aims to revisit the history of the Spanish Socialist Workers’ Party (PSOE) from its most contentious and controversial angles. The creators promise to reveal little-known episodes, starting with the events of the Civil War and ending with the latest high-profile cases involving the party’s leadership.
The filmmakers emphasize that their project is timed to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Francisco Franco’s death and the emergence of new official interpretations of history. In their view, it’s time to take a fresh look at the past and highlight the role socialists have played at pivotal moments of the 20th and 21st centuries.
The film is set to spotlight the activities of party leaders such as Largo Caballero, Indalecio Prieto, and Margarita Nelken, as well as examine the phenomenon of the ‘checas’—the secret prisons and executions linked to leftist forces during the Second Republic. Special focus will be given to the political violence that marked this period and its consequences for the country.
The documentary will also cover more recent events: corruption scandals that rocked the party during Spain’s transition to democracy and headline-grabbing cases of recent years. Among them is the tragedy of March 11, 2004, in Madrid (11-M), where nearly 200 people were killed in a terrorist attack. Despite the lack of evidence connecting PSOE to these events, the filmmakers intend to explore how the party responded to the crisis and which questions remain unanswered.
The final part of the film focuses on recent allegations involving the inner circle of current Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, including the so-called “Begonia case.” Viewers are promised not only a detailed chronicle of events, but also AI-powered reconstructions—this technology will recreate historical scenes for which no archival footage remains.
The film is being produced by Distrito TV, a channel already known for high-profile projects. Organizers say the new documentary will spark wide-ranging cultural debate about Spain’s past and present, igniting discussion throughout society.
