Morocco: Love in Times of War

Morocco: Love in Times of War (Spanish: Tiempos de guerra) is a war drama set primarily in 1920s Melilla, a Spanish city located in North Africa.[1][2][3] Occurring during the Rif War or Morocco War, the series revolves around a group of nurses from Madrid who are sent to Africa by Queen Victoria Eugenia to open a hospital in the war torn region. The nurses learn firsthand the cruelty of war, but still find time for romance. The series debuted in 2017 on Antena 3 and in 2018 on Netflix.

Morocco: Love in Times of War
Tiempos de guerra
GenrePeriod drama
Created by
Directed by
Starring
ComposerFederico Jusid
Country of originSpain
Original languageSpanish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes13
Production
Executive producers
  • Ramón Campos
  • Teresa Fernández-Valdés
  • Sonia Martínez
Running time70 minutes (approx.)
Production companies
Original release
NetworkAntena 3
Release20 September (2017-09-20) –
20 December 2017 (2017-12-20)

Plot

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In 1921, Morocco is being ravaged by the events of the Rif War. The Riffian resistance in the country has killed many soldiers of the Spanish Army and wounded many more. To succour them, Queen Victoria Eugenie sends a group of nurses from the Spanish Red Cross to Melilla to establish a new hospital. Led by the Duchess of Victoria, María del Carmen Angoloti y Mesa, the group is composed of young women from Spain's upper classes.

The nurses arrive in Melilla and set up a hospital in an old school building. Almost immediately, they are put into action. Yet, despite all the horrors of war that surround them, these nurses have not lost hope and still find romance with the soldiers and doctors who surround them.

In time, the military high command recognizes that more lives can be saved on the front lines before wounded soldiers are even brought back to the hospital. None of these nurses is combat trained, but some of them will now have to learn how to stay alive while serving on the front lines.

Cast

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Production

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Produced by Atresmedia Televisión in collaboration with Bambú Producciones,[11] the series was created by Ramón Campos, Teresa Fernández-Valdés and Gemma R. Neira.[12] Filming began in March 2017.[13] Shooting locations included Chinchón, Tenerife, Toledo and Madrid.[14] The episodes were directed by David Pinillos, Manuel Gómez Pereira and Eduardo Chapero Jackson whereas the writing team was formed by Carlos López, Daniel Martín Serrano, Estibaliz Burgaleta, Nacho Pérez de la Paz and Miguel Ángel Fernández.[15] Ramón Campos, Teresa Fernández-Valdés and Sonia Martínez were credited as executive producers.[15] The musical score was composed by Federico Jusid.[15]

Release

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SeriesEpisodesOriginally airedRef.
First airedLast airedNetwork
11320 September 2017 (2017-09-20)20 December 2017 (2017-12-20)Antena 3[16][17]
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No. in
season
TitleViewersOriginal air dateShare (%)
1"Destino África"2,806,00020 September 2017 (2017-09-20)17.3
2"Todos son héroes"2,845,00027 September 2017 (2017-09-27)18.6
3"Promesa de salvación"2,335,0003 October 2017 (2017-10-03)14.8
4"Querida Julia"2,224,00011 October 2017 (2017-10-11)14.3
5"El rescate"2,367,00018 October 2017 (2017-10-18)15.2
6"La reina enfermera"2,208,00025 October 2017 (2017-10-25)14.4
7"El desquite"2,101,0001 November 2017 (2017-11-01)14.0
8"Los que nunca se rinden"2,303,0008 November 2017 (2017-11-08)15.6
9"El último adiós"2,307,00015 November 2017 (2017-11-15)15.3
10"El compromiso"2,354,00022 November 2017 (2017-11-22)15.5
11"La verdad por delante"2,318,00029 November 2017 (2017-11-29)15.3
12"Solo tenemos una vida"2,439,00013 December 2017 (2017-12-13)15.7
13"Los cañones de Gurugú"2,401,00020 December 2017 (2017-12-20)15.6

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Nominee(s) Result Ref.
2017 5th MiM Series Awards [es] Best Drama Series Nominated [18]
Best Screenplay Nominated
Best Drama Actress Alicia Borrachero Nominated
Best Drama Actor Álex García Nominated

References

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  1. ^ De Pablos, Emiliano (3 April 2017). "MipTV: Beta Film to Co-Produce Atresmedia-Bambú's 'Love in Times of War,' 'Farinia'". Variety. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  2. ^ Lyons, Margaret (29 January 2018). "Morocco: Love in Times of War". New York Times. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  3. ^ MWN (2 February 2018). "'Morocco: Love in Times of War,' Spanish Series about the Rif War Premieres on Netflix". Morocco World News. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s "'Tiempos de guerra' descubre todo su reparto y el logo oficial". Vertele!. eldiario.es. 7 June 2017.
  5. ^ a b "Así son las damas enfermeras de 'Tiempos de guerra'". Diez Minutos. 14 July 2017.
  6. ^ Galv, M. (3 October 2017). "Álex Gadea sobre 'Tiempos de guerra': "Es una bomba de relojería"". El Confidencial.
  7. ^ "Daniel Lundh es Larbi Al Hamza en 'Tiempos de guerra'". Antena3. 4 August 2017.
  8. ^ a b "Así es la 'hija salmantina' de José Sacristán". La Gaceta de Salamanca. 15 October 2017.
  9. ^ "Nuria Herrero es Raquel Fuentes en 'Tiempos de guerra'". Antena3. 3 August 2017.
  10. ^ a b "Pepa Rus y Marc Clotet se incorporan al reparto de 'Tiempos de guerra'". Exclusiva Digital. 18 September 2017.
  11. ^ "Los rebeldes, a punto de tomar Melilla, en 'Tiempos de guerra'". La Razón. 13 December 2017.
  12. ^ N.C (21 September 2017). "Así es la impresionante y cuidada cabecera de 'Tiempos de guerra' en Antena 3". El Confidencial.
  13. ^ Elidrissi, Fátima (27 July 2017). "Enfermería en Tiempos de guerra". El Mundo.
  14. ^ "Estrenos de otoño: las 26 series y programas que vienen". Diez Minutos. 4 September 2017.
  15. ^ a b c "'Tiempos de guerra' – estreno 20 de septiembre en Antena 3". Audiovisual451. 17 September 2017.
  16. ^ "Capítulos 'Tiempos de guerra'". FormulaTV. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  17. ^ Molina, Berto (21 December 2017). "'Tiempos de guerra' se despide líder (15,6%) mientras 'MasterChef Junior' llega con éxito". El Confidencial.
  18. ^ Moreno, Abraham (19 December 2017). "'Sé quién eres', 'Estoy vivo' y 'Allí abajo', grandes triunfadoras de los Premios MiM Series 2017". FormulaTV.
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