Santiago das Américas ou o Olho do Terceiro Mundo (2019)

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In a small island convulsed by the 1959 revolution, Santiago Álvarez used the Seventh Art as a political weapon and created an aesthetic that became a reference in the documentary field. Santiago, who called himself a permanent traveler through history, registered the most significant facts of his time, from the Cuban Revolution to the disintegration of the Soviet Block. He took to spectators from all continents a counterpoint to the history narrated by the United States Information Service, USIS. Through his works, we dive into the Cuban political and cultural scene, the tensions of Latin America, the Vietnam War, the countless conflicts for African independence, always with a peripheral look that is characteristic of his cinema, currently converted into a memory of a world in transformation.

Director: Silvio Tendler
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 102 min
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Editing: Ricardo Moreira, Lilia Souza Diniz
Country: Brazil
Language: English, Português, Español
Original Language: pt
More Films by Director: Silvio Tendler
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santiago das Américas ou o Olho do Terceiro Mundo about?
In a small island convulsed by the 1959 revolution, Santiago Álvarez used the Seventh Art as a political weapon and created an aesthetic that became a reference in the documentary field. Santiago, who called himself a permanent traveler through history, registered the most significant facts of his time, from the Cuban Revolution to the disintegration of the Soviet Block. He took to spectators from all continents a counterpoint to the history narrated by the United States Information Service, USIS. Through his works, we dive into the Cuban political and cultural scene, the tensions of Latin America, the Vietnam War, the countless conflicts for African independence, always with a peripheral look that is characteristic of his cinema, currently converted into a memory of a world in transformation.
Who directed Santiago das Américas ou o Olho do Terceiro Mundo?
Santiago das Américas ou o Olho do Terceiro Mundo was directed by Silvio Tendler.
Who stars in Santiago das Américas ou o Olho do Terceiro Mundo?
Santiago das Américas ou o Olho do Terceiro Mundo stars Orlando Senna, Alfredo Guevara, Chico Diaz.
How long is Santiago das Américas ou o Olho do Terceiro Mundo?
Santiago das Américas ou o Olho do Terceiro Mundo has a runtime of 1h 42m (102 minutes).
What genre is Santiago das Américas ou o Olho do Terceiro Mundo?
Santiago das Américas ou o Olho do Terceiro Mundo is a Documentary film.
Where was Santiago das Américas ou o Olho do Terceiro Mundo produced?
Santiago das Américas ou o Olho do Terceiro Mundo was produced in Brazil.