Top 10 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.
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2. Striptease
This impromptu act in 1976 on Plaza Dos de Mayo reflected a new rebellious spirit in the capital.
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3. Enrique Tierno Galván
The liberal-minded mayor was elected in 1979.
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4. Pedro Almodóvar
The film director released his first full-length film, Pepi, Luci, Bom, y otras chicas de Montón in 1980.
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5. Agatha Ruíz de la Prada
The innovative fashion designer showed her collection in Madrid in 1981.
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6. Luna
In 1982 this flagship magazine of the movida first appeared, and the city held its first carnival since Franco.
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7. El Travelling
In 1983 this bar opened on Calle del Olivar and joined Rock Ola and El Sol as an important movida venue.
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8. Ouka-Lele
The photographer staged her first show at the Moriarty Gallery in 1984.
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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.
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10. End of La Movida
In 1991 the socialists lost power in Madrid, a sign that the social climate was turning against the movida .
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