El brigadista (1978)

The Castro revolution was just consolidating its power when, in 1961, over 100,000 students were sent from their schools into the countryside to teach the peasants there how to read. Coinciding with the Bay of Pigs invasion, in this docudrama, 15-year-old Mario (Salvador Wood) has come to a tiny village in the Zapata swamps and gradually wins the villagers over to his task. At the same time, he receives an education in the realities of rural life from the hard-working peasants.

Director: Octavio Cortázar
Genre: Drama, War, History
Runtime: 119 min
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Music: Sergio Vitier
Production: ICAIC
Country: Cuba
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

cuba, cuban revolution

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is El brigadista about?
The Castro revolution was just consolidating its power when, in 1961, over 100,000 students were sent from their schools into the countryside to teach the peasants there how to read. Coinciding with the Bay of Pigs invasion, in this docudrama, 15-year-old Mario (Salvador Wood) has come to a tiny village in the Zapata swamps and gradually wins the villagers over to his task. At the same time, he receives an education in the realities of rural life from the hard-working peasants.
Who directed El brigadista?
El brigadista was directed by Octavio Cortázar.
Who stars in El brigadista?
El brigadista stars Patricio Wood, Salvador Wood, René de la Cruz, Adela Legrá, Luis Rielo, Javier González.
How long is El brigadista?
El brigadista has a runtime of 1h 59m (119 minutes).
What genre is El brigadista?
El brigadista is a Drama, War, History film.
Where was El brigadista produced?
El brigadista was produced in Cuba.