Straight to VHS (2021)

The search for the ghost that filmed the enigmatic and unique cult film of Uruguayan cinema

Straight to VHS (2021) poster

Act of Violence Upon a Young Journalist is a film shot in 1988 and released on VHS in 1989; a mysterious cult work of Uruguayan cinema surrounded by strange theories about Manuel Lamas, its unknown creator. Until now.

Director: Emilio Silva Torres
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 77 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Maximiliano Silveira
Cinematography: Juan Álvarez Neme
Editing: Juan Álvarez Neme
Production: Tarkiofilm, Trivial Media
Country: Argentina, Uruguay
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

cinema on cinema, semi-documentary, cinema history, portrait of an artist, portrait of a filmmaker, semi-fiction, montevideo, uruguay

Trailer

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More Films by Director: Emilio Silva Torres
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Straight to VHS about?
Act of Violence Upon a Young Journalist is a film shot in 1988 and released on VHS in 1989; a mysterious cult work of Uruguayan cinema surrounded by strange theories about Manuel Lamas, its unknown creator. Until now.
Who directed Straight to VHS?
Straight to VHS was directed by Emilio Silva Torres.
Who stars in Straight to VHS?
Straight to VHS stars Alfonso Tort, Roxana Blanco, María Inés Pelfort, Pablo Denevi, Emilio Silva Torres, Martín Buscaglia.
How long is Straight to VHS?
Straight to VHS has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
What genre is Straight to VHS?
Straight to VHS is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Straight to VHS produced?
Straight to VHS was produced in Argentina, Uruguay.