The Raoul Book

Omar, one of the main figures of the Brazilian avant-garde whose film Triste Trópico (1974) is a delirious interpretation of Lévi-Strauss’ anthropological ideas, made this experimental film as an homage to his friend Raúl Ruiz. In this film, Omar explores the political and artistic differences between both of them, while reflecting on cinema and their respective countries: Brazil and Chile.

Director: Arthur Omar
Runtime: 41 min
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Raoul Book about?
Omar, one of the main figures of the Brazilian avant-garde whose film Triste Trópico (1974) is a delirious interpretation of Lévi-Strauss’ anthropological ideas, made this experimental film as an homage to his friend Raúl Ruiz. In this film, Omar explores the political and artistic differences between both of them, while reflecting on cinema and their respective countries: Brazil and Chile.
Who directed The Raoul Book?
The Raoul Book was directed by Arthur Omar.
How long is The Raoul Book?
The Raoul Book has a runtime of 41m (41 minutes).