När Franco stal Eurovision

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När Franco stal Eurovision

2019

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Documentary about Spain's 1968 victory in the Eurovision Song Contest and the suspicions of foul play by the Franco regime.

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Dean Vuletic

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Henrik Berggren

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Paul Jordan

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Sébastien Barké

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Isabelle Aubret

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Phil Coulter

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Claes-Göran Hederström

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Roger Älmeberg

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Margarita Marquez Padorno

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Manolo de la Calva

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Massiel

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Svante Stockselius

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