The 47

Plot

Based on a true story, in late 1970s Barcelona, Manolo Vital, a bus driver, takes bold action to protest the neglect of Torre Baró, an immigrant neighborhood. His act becomes a symbol of resistance against systemic inequality during a pivotal moment in the city’s modern transformation.

About The 47

The 47 (Catalan: El 47) is a 2024 Spanish historical drama film directed by Marcel Barrena and written by Barrena and Alberto Marini. It stars Eduard Fernández alongside Clara Segura and Zoe Bonafonte, exploring the true story of the hijacking of a bus in 1978 in Barcelona as a form of civil disobedience. The film was released theatrically by A Contracorriente Films on 6 September 2024. It won five awards at the 39th Goya Awards, including Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor (Salva Reina), and Best Supporting Actress (Segura).

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