Procession of the Daughters of Mary from the Parish of Sans
Short documentary by Fructuós Gelabert capturing a religious procession in Barcelona’s Sants neighborhood. Young girls dressed in white march alongside bands, soldiers, and adults carrying religious standards, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century Catalan cultural and religious life. This film is considered one of the earliest surviving examples of Spanish cinema.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Procesión de las Hijas de María de la parroquia de Sans |
| Year | 1902 |
| Country | Spain |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Fructuós Gelabert |
| Runtime | 2 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 4.2/10 (5 votes) |
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The film constructs a historical document through a static, observational frame, relying on the unadorned recording of the event itself. It explores the intersection of faith, community, and public spectacle in early 20th-century Catalonia.
What lingers after viewing is the profound sense of witnessing a preserved moment, where the simple act of documentation becomes a bridge to a vanished world. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Fructuós Gelabert
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Watch as a silent archival artifact, attentively studying the details of a preserved moment.
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