SCARS OF THE LANDSCAPE

Scars of the Landscape explores the silenced narratives of the victims of the Spanish Civil War and Franco’s dictatorship through a short film - documentary. Starting from an investigation of my family history and evolving towards social critique, the project examines the contemporary consequences of the Spanish Transition such as; the lack of collective memory and historical injustices. Focusing on the exhumation of a mass grave carried out by the ARMH in Belalcázar, this journalistic investigation highlights forgotten narratives and questions silences. This work integrates testimonies that include personal, collective and official memory. As a third generation and designer, my project aspires to actively participate in processes of memorialisation and challenge the imposed silence, facilitating a encounter and dialogue between various agents involved in Spain’s historical memory.