The Other Francisco (1975)
Based on the novel Francisco by Anselmo Suárez y Romero, "The Other Francisco" is a socio-economic analysis of slavery and class struggle through the retelling of the original novel. The film contrasts the romantic conceptions of plantation life found in Suárez Romero's novel with a realistic expose of the actual historical conditions of slavery throughout the Americas. It offers a critical analysis of the novel, showing how the author's social background led to his use of particular dramatic structures to convey his liberal, humanitarian viewpoint.
Director: Sergio Giral
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: January 2, 1975
Cast
Screenplay
Editing: Nelson Rodríguez
Production: ICAIC
Country: Cuba
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
cuba
More Films by Director: Sergio Giral
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Other Francisco about?
- Based on the novel Francisco by Anselmo Suárez y Romero, "The Other Francisco" is a socio-economic analysis of slavery and class struggle through the retelling of the original novel. The film contrasts the romantic conceptions of plantation life found in Suárez Romero's novel with a realistic expose of the actual historical conditions of slavery throughout the Americas. It offers a critical analysis of the novel, showing how the author's social background led to his use of particular dramatic structures to convey his liberal, humanitarian viewpoint.
- Who directed The Other Francisco?
- The Other Francisco was directed by Sergio Giral.
- Who stars in The Other Francisco?
- The Other Francisco stars Margarita Balboa, Miguel Benavides, Armando Bianchi, Alden Knight, Adolfo Llauradó, Susana Pérez.
- How long is The Other Francisco?
- The Other Francisco has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is The Other Francisco?
- The Other Francisco is a Drama, History film.
- Where was The Other Francisco produced?
- The Other Francisco was produced in Cuba.