Final Absolution: History of a Photograph (2010)
During a military uprising known as “El Porteñazo”, a priest is photographed while trying to help a soldier wounded in combat. The photo travels the world and is awarded the most important prizes in photojournalism, such as the Pulitzer Prize and the World Press. Throughout this documentary, photographers, editors and witnesses reveal various aspects surrounding that image: who is the priest, who was its author, the events that surrounded the photographic event, what was its political role and what said image represents in the history of Venezuelan journalism. Additionally, it allows the presentation of other photographs, some unpublished, that Rondón managed to capture in those difficult moments.
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venezuela, pulitzer prize, photojournalism, military uprising, short film, el porteñazo, world press photo
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Final Absolution: History of a Photograph about?
- During a military uprising known as “El Porteñazo”, a priest is photographed while trying to help a soldier wounded in combat. The photo travels the world and is awarded the most important prizes in photojournalism, such as the Pulitzer Prize and the World Press. Throughout this documentary, photographers, editors and witnesses reveal various aspects surrounding that image: who is the priest, who was its author, the events that surrounded the photographic event, what was its political role and what said image represents in the history of Venezuelan journalism. Additionally, it allows the presentation of other photographs, some unpublished, that Rondón managed to capture in those difficult moments.
- Who directed Final Absolution: History of a Photograph?
- Final Absolution: History of a Photograph was directed by Juan Carlos Solórzano.
- Who stars in Final Absolution: History of a Photograph?
- Final Absolution: History of a Photograph stars Fernando Llano, Tulio Ramirez, Ramon J. Velasquez, Román Chalbaud, Robertina González, Enio Perdomo.
- How long is Final Absolution: History of a Photograph?
- Final Absolution: History of a Photograph has a runtime of 25m (25 minutes).
- What genre is Final Absolution: History of a Photograph?
- Final Absolution: History of a Photograph is a Documentary film.
- Where was Final Absolution: History of a Photograph produced?
- Final Absolution: History of a Photograph was produced in Venezuela.