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Madrid : Top 10 Moments of La Movida

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1. Death of General Franco

The dictator’s death in 1975 marked the end of more than 35 years of authoritarian rule.
2. Striptease

This impromptu act in 1976 on Plaza Dos de Mayo reflected a new rebellious spirit in the capital.
3. Enrique Tierno Galván

The liberal-minded mayor was elected in 1979.
4. Pedro Almodóvar

The film director released his first full-length film, Pepi, Luci, Bom, y otras chicas de Montón in 1980.
5. Agatha Ruíz de la Prada

The innovative fashion designer showed her collection in Madrid in 1981.
6. Luna

In 1982 this flagship magazine of the movida first appeared, and the city held its first carnival since Franco.
7. El Travelling

In 1983 this bar opened on Calle del Olivar and joined Rock Ola and El Sol as an important movida venue.
8. Ouka-Lele

The photographer staged her first show at the Moriarty Gallery in 1984.
9. Law of Desire

Almodóvar’s 1986 film explored obsessive homosexual love and starred the young actor Antonio Banderas. It is Spain’s top-grossing film.
10. End of La Movida

In 1991 the socialists lost power in Madrid, a sign that the social climate was turning against the movida .