THE BLACKS

LOS NEGROS

By Palacio ROJO

LEMENDU - as PROD

Documentary - Completed 2022

625 years ago, African slaves funded a brotherhood in Seville that has survived throughout the centuries, which raises concern about the unknown history of black slavery in Southern Spain.

Festivals
& Awards

Cannes Marché du Film 2024
    • Year of production
    • 2022
    • Genres
    • Documentary, Historical, Art - Culture
    • Countries
    • SPAIN
    • Languages
    • SPANISH
    • Budget
    • 0.3 - 0.6 M$
    • Duration
    • 78 mn
    • Director(s)
    • Palacio ROJO
    • Writer(s)
    • Rojo PALACIO
    • Producer(s)
    • Joaquin ASENCIO (LEMENDU)
    • Synopsis
    • Seville, Spain, 14th Century. Black slaves taken from Africa by force barely survive at the city slums. In order to help each other and integrate in Spanish society, they fund the first religious congregation, which they have since defended to avoid being suspended and banned by authorities.
    • Partners & financing
    • Canal Sur (Regional TV), Junta de Andalucía (film grant), European Dreams Factory (Spanish distribution)
    • Beginning of shooting
    • Sep 03, 2021
    • End of shooting
    • Dec 20, 2021