The Spanish Civil War, the International Brigades, dictatorship, and repression all seen from the balcony of a Barcelona town house. "View from the Balcony" depicts the rich tapestry and stark realities of Catalonia's history in the first half of the 20th century, as seen through the eyes of the women in two families. Their lives, loves and passions provide a fascinating personal insight into world-shaking events and life at the time. This dramatic saga weaves an epic yet deeply intimate tale of a city and its people.