1926: A couplet and a flash flood

1926: A couplet and a flash flood (2026)



1926: Una copla y una riada

10.0 2026 45 min —

Director: Jorge de Paz

Cast: Anónimo, Jorge de Paz, David López-Rey, Anónimo

Documentary History
A century ago, a sudden and devastating flash flood tore through the municipality of Polán in Toledo, claiming the lives of five residents, three of them children, when the Conde Stream violently burst its banks on the fateful day of August 30, 1926. This poignant tribute marks that tragic centennial, weaving its story around a heartfelt *copla*—a traditional Spanish ballad penned that very year by a local villager. Crafted as both a mournful elegy and a soothing balm for a grieving community, the song endures as a haunting reminder of loss, resilience, and the quiet power of memory.

More About This Film

1926: A Couple and a Flash Flood is a Spanish historical documentary commemorating the centenary of a devastating flash flood that struck the municipality of Polán in Toledo on August 30, 1926. The disaster caused five deaths, including three children, after the Conde Stream overflowed.

The documentary connects historical research with local memory through a traditional copla written in 1926 by a resident as a lament and a source of consolation after the tragedy. The film therefore preserves not only the historical event but also the cultural memory that grew around it.

  • Jorge de Paz directed the documentary.
  • The film runs approximately 45 minutes.
  • It premiered on August 30, 2026, exactly a century after the flood.
  • The film is a Spanish-language historical documentary.
  • David López-Rey is credited with the historical commentary and writing.

Where to Watch

This Spanish documentary is currently best found through regional listings and online-video distribution.