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The 47

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'The 47' tells the inspiring true story of how one man and a stolen bus changed a neighborhood's destiny. When Barcelona's City Council claimed that public transport couldn't reach the Torre Bar neighborhood--claiming the streets were too narrow and dangerous--resident and city bus driver Manolo Vital decides to prove them wrong. His solution: drive The 47 there, himself.

Critics Reviews

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Sandra Hall Sydney Morning Herald Jul 10
4/5
This is where Barrena’s strengths lie. Celebrated for his documentaries, he has a sharp eye for the telling details of everyday living... Go to Full Review
Stephen Romei The Australian Jun 12
4/5
One of the key messages of this film...is that dignity is not something abstract. For the people of Torre Baro...it is water, electricity, a roof over their heads, paved roads and, in this case, a bus. Go to Full Review
Ricky Archuleta Film Threat 13h
10/10
El 47 is a beautifully crafted, moving piece of cinema that is sure to inspire. Go to Full Review
Kevin Wight The Wee Review Oct 7
4
A socially-conscious and enlightening true story of peaceful revolutionary zeal causing real change. Anchored by an incredibly charismatic leading performance by Eduard Fernández, it’s easy to see why it’s captured the heart of its home audiences. Go to Full Review
Jane Freebury Jane Freebury Jul 16
3/5
A local hero who took a stand is at the centre of this gentle, stirring drama that's as modest in scope as it is timely Go to Full Review
Grant Watson Fiction Machine Jun 5
8/10
It is a beautifully crafted and very effective true-life drama, with great performances and enormous emotional appeal. Go to Full Review
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Annette A @aracha2026 10h The 47 is the kind of movie that reminds me that meaningful change often begins with ordinary people refusing to accept injustice. What I appreciated most was that it doesn't rely on grand speeches or larger-than-life heroes. Instead, it focuses on a working-class community fighting for something many of us take for granted: access, dignity, and a voice. Eduard Fernández gives a grounded and heartfelt performance, making Manolo Vital feel less like a historical figure and more like a neighbor standing up for what is right. The film's greatest strength is its sincerity. It celebrates collective action without feeling overly sentimental, showing how small acts of courage can leave a lasting impact. At the end of the movie, I felt inspired not because the story was extraordinary, but because it showed what ordinary people can accomplish when they refuse to be ignored. A moving and timely reminder that progress is often driven from the ground up. See more Samuel A @RT91371565 11h This movie feels like a beautiful real-life drama with a lot of emotional attachment. See more Umutoni G @RT01569678 2d the 47 is an uplifting, real-life inspired story about standing up for your community. It’s sincere, emotional, and quietly powerful—less about heroics and more about everyday courage that actually changes lives.* See more Stephen C @bob25009 5d Based on a true story in 1 hour and 50 minutes. See more Alfredo S. @alsuarez May 20 Una conmovedora historia llena de excelentes actuaciones que nos llevan a sentirnos como uno más de Torre Baró See more gardenamateur M @RT91338247 Nov 30 Great 'small' movie full of big themes about the basics of life: a roof over our heads, water, electricity ... and a bus service. I loved how the director blended in historical footage from the era with the rest of the story – it added another layer of authenticity to the storytelling. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis 'The 47' tells the inspiring true story of how one man and a stolen bus changed a neighborhood's destiny. When Barcelona's City Council claimed that public transport couldn't reach the Torre Bar neighborhood--claiming the streets were too narrow and dangerous--resident and city bus driver Manolo Vital decides to prove them wrong. His solution: drive The 47 there, himself.
Director
Marcel Barrena
Producer
Javier Méndez, Laura Fernández Espeso, Jaume Roures, Eva Garrido
Screenwriter
Marcel Barrena, Alberto Marini, Alberto Marini, Marcel Barrena
Distributor
Myriad Pictures
Production Co
Instituto de Crédito Oficial (ICO), Institut Català de les Empreses Culturals (ICEC), Radio Televisión Española (RTVE), Triodos Bank, 3Cat, The MediaPro Studio, Movistar Plus+
Genre
Drama, Biography, History
Original Language
Spanish
Release Date (Theaters)
May 29, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 50m