‘Patria’ Director Felix Viscarret Helming Feature About Kidnapping & Murder Of Spanish Councillor Miguel Ángel Blanco
Félix Viscarret is set to direct a film titled 'Blanco' about the kidnapping and murder of Spanish councillor Miguel Ángel Blanco by the Basque separatist group ETA in 1997. The film aims to explore both the political ramifications and the human impact of Blanco's death, which galvanized public opposition to ETA. Filming is scheduled to begin in September, with a planned release in 2027 to mark the thirtieth anniversary of Blanco's death.
- ▪Félix Viscarret previously worked on the HBO series 'Patria', which depicted ETA's activities.
- ▪The film 'Blanco' will incorporate testimonies from journalists involved in covering the events surrounding Blanco's murder.
- ▪Miguel Ángel Blanco's death became a pivotal moment in the fight against ETA, leading to widespread protests.
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Protestor fly a Miguel Ángel Blanco a flag at a protest in 2013 DANI POZO/AFP via Getty Images EXCLUSIVE: Félix Viscarre’s work on HBO series Patria is considered a key depiction of Basque separatist group ETA, and he is now returning to the subject. Cameras are set to roll on Blanco, a Spanish film about Basque councillor Miguel Ángel Blanco, who was abducted and murdered by ETA in 1997. Viscarre is directing a project that’s been spearheaded by Nadie es Perfecto Producciones‘ Kiko Martínez in collaboration with journalists including Jon Sistiaga and Jimmy Guerra.
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