Even the olives were bleeding... Near the end of the Spanish Civil War, in Barcelona, a parade was held for the International Brigades to praise the volunteers.
The slogan "No Pasaran" was revived in Nicaragua in the 1980s, when the US was paying the remnants of the dictator Somoza's National Guard who fled the country after his overthrow were attacking the revolutionary Sandinista government of Nicaragua from bases in Honduras. Australian film maker David Bradbury made a documentary about Nicaragua with the title "No Pasaran". People from all over the world who flocked to Nicaragua to support the Sandinista government were called 'Internacionalistas' in memory of the Spanish Civil War.
The phrase "No Pasaran" has truly been used around the world. A few days ago I found it in the title of a forum in 2018 here in Japan on the possible changes planned for Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution (which does not allow for a military here).
Another fascinating look at history. For the Irish volunteers who went to fight for the Republic, there was another level of bravery in opposing Catholic propaganda of the time. Also enjoyed learning more about the phrase, No Pasaran.
There is also a song with the same title and chorus sung by (Ali Primera?) at the awe inspiring Concert for Peace, April in Managua 1984. There is an album out, and it features Gabino Palimares with Amparo Ochoa, and a hair raising performance by Argentinean indigenous singer Mercedes Sosa. It was recorded and filmed by a Dutch team. https://www.discogs.com/release/2156038-Various-April-In-Managua-The-Central-American-Peace-Concert
Yes, you had the film right. Made by Australian independent film maker David Bradbury.
What a lineup on that album!!! Seems like a little self-stocking stuffing might be in order this holiday season! Mercedes Sosa was an incredible gift to the world. So sad she is gone. Thank you, Warwick, for this information.
The slogan "No Pasaran" was revived in Nicaragua in the 1980s, when the US was paying the remnants of the dictator Somoza's National Guard who fled the country after his overthrow were attacking the revolutionary Sandinista government of Nicaragua from bases in Honduras. Australian film maker David Bradbury made a documentary about Nicaragua with the title "No Pasaran". People from all over the world who flocked to Nicaragua to support the Sandinista government were called 'Internacionalistas' in memory of the Spanish Civil War.
Warwick,
I wrote a reply to you yesterday, but somehow it didn't "stick" so am posting it again.
Thank you for your comments. I did not know that about Nicaragua. "Internacionalistas" used again!
Is this the filmmaker you referred to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNoonG5hfWA
I haven't seen the film. It is now on my list!
The phrase "No Pasaran" has truly been used around the world. A few days ago I found it in the title of a forum in 2018 here in Japan on the possible changes planned for Article 9 of the Japanese Constitution (which does not allow for a military here).
Another fascinating look at history. For the Irish volunteers who went to fight for the Republic, there was another level of bravery in opposing Catholic propaganda of the time. Also enjoyed learning more about the phrase, No Pasaran.
There is also a song with the same title and chorus sung by (Ali Primera?) at the awe inspiring Concert for Peace, April in Managua 1984. There is an album out, and it features Gabino Palimares with Amparo Ochoa, and a hair raising performance by Argentinean indigenous singer Mercedes Sosa. It was recorded and filmed by a Dutch team. https://www.discogs.com/release/2156038-Various-April-In-Managua-The-Central-American-Peace-Concert
Yes, you had the film right. Made by Australian independent film maker David Bradbury.
What a lineup on that album!!! Seems like a little self-stocking stuffing might be in order this holiday season! Mercedes Sosa was an incredible gift to the world. So sad she is gone. Thank you, Warwick, for this information.