Salvador Allende (2004)
A leftist revolutionary or a reformist democrat?
A leftist revolutionary or a reformist democrat? A committed Marxist or a constitutionalist politician? An ethical and moral man or, as Richard Nixon called him, a "son of a bitch"? In SALVADOR ALLENDE, acclaimed Chilean filmmaker Patricio Guzmán (The Battle of Chile and Chile, Obstinate Memory) returns to his native country thirty years after the 1973 military coup that overthrew Chile's Popular Unity government to examine the life of its leader, Salvador Allende, both as a politician and a man.
Director: Patricio Guzmán
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: September 8, 2004
Cast
- Patricio Guzmán - Self - Narrator (voice)
- Salvador Allende - Self (archive footage)
- Fidel Castro - Self (archive footage)
- José Balmes - Self - Painter
Screenplay
- Patricio Guzmán (Screenplay)
- Carmen Castillo (Other)
Music: Jorge Arriagada
Cinematography: Julia Muñoz, Patricio Guzmán
Editing: Claudio Martinez
Production: JBA Production, Les Films de la Passerelle, CV Films, Mediapro, Universidad de Guadalajara
Country: Belgium, Chile, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain
Language: English, Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
socialism, coup d'etat, biography
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Salvador Allende about?
- A leftist revolutionary or a reformist democrat? A committed Marxist or a constitutionalist politician? An ethical and moral man or, as Richard Nixon called him, a "son of a bitch"? In SALVADOR ALLENDE, acclaimed Chilean filmmaker Patricio Guzmán (The Battle of Chile and Chile, Obstinate Memory) returns to his native country thirty years after the 1973 military coup that overthrew Chile's Popular Unity government to examine the life of its leader, Salvador Allende, both as a politician and a man.
- Who directed Salvador Allende?
- Salvador Allende was directed by Patricio Guzmán.
- Who stars in Salvador Allende?
- Salvador Allende stars Patricio Guzmán, Salvador Allende, Fidel Castro, José Balmes.
- How long is Salvador Allende?
- Salvador Allende has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Salvador Allende?
- Salvador Allende is a Documentary film.
- Where was Salvador Allende produced?
- Salvador Allende was produced in Belgium, Chile, France, Germany, Mexico, Spain.