Portable Country (1979)

Portable Country (1979) poster

Portable Country is a classical Venezuelan film about the urban guerrilla. Based on the novel of the same name, written by Adriano González León, the film centers on Andrés Barazarte, a disillusioned man from a wealthy landowning family, who grapples with his personal and political identity in the midst of Venezuela's tumultuous social changes and engages in the guerrilla. He reflects on his life, his family's decline, and the broader struggle for power in a country torn between tradition and revolution.The story unfolds as Andrés is tasked with transporting a mysterious package. This journey becomes a metaphor for his search for meaning and a confrontation with his family’s, and his country's, violent past. His recollections weave together with present events, creating a complex tapestry of memory and history.

Director: Iván Feo, Antonio Llerandi
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 102 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Chuchito Sanoja
Cinematography: Héctor Ríos
Editing: Alberto Torija, Antonio Llerandi
Production: Ficciones Producciones Cinematográficas C.A.
Country: Venezuela
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

guerrilla warfare, based on novel or book

Trailer

Portable Country Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Portable Country about?
Portable Country is a classical Venezuelan film about the urban guerrilla. Based on the novel of the same name, written by Adriano González León, the film centers on Andrés Barazarte, a disillusioned man from a wealthy landowning family, who grapples with his personal and political identity in the midst of Venezuela's tumultuous social changes and engages in the guerrilla. He reflects on his life, his family's decline, and the broader struggle for power in a country torn between tradition and revolution.The story unfolds as Andrés is tasked with transporting a mysterious package. This journey becomes a metaphor for his search for meaning and a confrontation with his family’s, and his country's, violent past. His recollections weave together with present events, creating a complex tapestry of memory and history.
Who directed Portable Country?
Portable Country was directed by Iván Feo, Antonio Llerandi.
Who stars in Portable Country?
Portable Country stars Héctor Duvauchelle, Iván Feo, Eliseo Perera, Alejandra Pinedo, Silvia Santelices, Ibsen Martínez.
How long is Portable Country?
Portable Country has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is Portable Country?
Portable Country is a Drama film.
Where was Portable Country produced?
Portable Country was produced in Venezuela.