Valparaiso (1964)
In 1962 Joris Ivens was invited to Chile for teaching and filmmaking. Together with students he made …A Valparaíso, one of his most poetic films. Contrasting the prestigious history of the seaport with the present the film sketches a portrait of the city, built on 42 hills, with its wealth and poverty, its daily life on the streets, the stairs, the rack railways and in the bars. Although the port has lost its importance, the rich past is still present in the impoverished city. The film echoes this ambiguous situation in its dialectical poetic style, interweaving the daily life reality (of 1963) with the history of the city and changing from black and white to colour, finally leaving us with hopeful perspective for the children who are playing on the stairs and hills of this beautiful town.
Cast
- Roger Pigaut - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
- Chris Marker (Screenplay)
Keywords
ship, chile, marine, harbor, black and white, urban setting, portrait, sailor, port, travelogue, hill, kite, valparaiso, chile, chili, n&b
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Valparaiso about?
- In 1962 Joris Ivens was invited to Chile for teaching and filmmaking. Together with students he made …A Valparaíso, one of his most poetic films. Contrasting the prestigious history of the seaport with the present the film sketches a portrait of the city, built on 42 hills, with its wealth and poverty, its daily life on the streets, the stairs, the rack railways and in the bars. Although the port has lost its importance, the rich past is still present in the impoverished city. The film echoes this ambiguous situation in its dialectical poetic style, interweaving the daily life reality (of 1963) with the history of the city and changing from black and white to colour, finally leaving us with hopeful perspective for the children who are playing on the stairs and hills of this beautiful town.
- Who directed Valparaiso?
- Valparaiso was directed by Joris Ivens.
- Who stars in Valparaiso?
- Valparaiso stars Roger Pigaut.
- How long is Valparaiso?
- Valparaiso has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
- What genre is Valparaiso?
- Valparaiso is a Documentary film.
- Where was Valparaiso produced?
- Valparaiso was produced in Chile, France.