Women's football existed during Franco's dictatorship and you will discover it in this documentary with international distribution

The film Another League, directed by Marta Díaz de Lope Díaz, addresses the emergence of women’s football in Spain during the dark years of Francisco Franco’s dictatorship in the 1970s. This documentary highlights the struggle and challenges that women faced on their path to recognition and legitimacy in a predominantly male sport. In a context where freedom of expression and women’s rights were severely restricted, football became an act of resistance and empowerment.

Not even Franco could stop women from doing their things

This premiere comes at a significant time for women’s sports in Spain, as the Spanish women’s national team was crowned world champion by winning the FIFA Women’s World Cup in 2023. The historic victory has placed the team in the global spotlight and has highlighted the validity and growth of women’s football, which has evolved considerably since the days documented in Another League.

The film will be competing at the Málaga Film Festival, where it is expected to attract the attention of both critics and the public. The international distribution of the documentary is handled by Filmax, which will allow the story of Spanish women’s football to reach wider audiences and continue inspiring future generations of athletes and activists for gender equality in sports.

Another League not only offers a historical account, but also serves as a mirror to the current challenges that women’s sports still face. At this moment, the narrative about the struggle and achievements of women in Spanish football will resonate deeply, as the country celebrates its recent triumphs on the international stage.

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