General Assembly (1960)

In Asamblea general (1960), the documentary about Fidel's address of the First Declaration of Havana in the Plaza of the Revolution, Alea practises what becomes a sustaining Cuban contribution to documentary. Engaging with Free Cinema and cinema-vérité, his camera seems to touch the faces of the new citizen one by one rather than as a single mass before a leader.

Director: Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 14 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Luis Marzoa, Arturo Agramonte
Editing: Ángel López
Production: ICAIC
Country: Cuba
Language: Español
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is General Assembly about?
In Asamblea general (1960), the documentary about Fidel's address of the First Declaration of Havana in the Plaza of the Revolution, Alea practises what becomes a sustaining Cuban contribution to documentary. Engaging with Free Cinema and cinema-vérité, his camera seems to touch the faces of the new citizen one by one rather than as a single mass before a leader.
Who directed General Assembly?
General Assembly was directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea.
Who stars in General Assembly?
General Assembly stars Fidel Castro.
How long is General Assembly?
General Assembly has a runtime of 14m (14 minutes).
What genre is General Assembly?
General Assembly is a Documentary film.
Where was General Assembly produced?
General Assembly was produced in Cuba.