Héctor the Weaver (2001)

Héctor the Weaver (2001) poster

Héctor Rodríguez (1918-1996) was one of the outstanding figures in the people's movement in Uruguay. He was a textile worker and also a member of parliament for the Communist Party, and he was expelled from their ranks in the 1950s. He was a journalist, a militant activist and a political prisoner, and a key force in trade union unity and left wing politics in Uruguay. His life was bound up with some of the most important events in the history of this country after 1930. As well as Héctor's own testimony we have the voices of textile workers, intellectuals, union members and politicians, in a rich mixture of archive film and photographs.

Director: José Pedro Charlo
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
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Screenplay

Music: Leonardo Croatto, Rubén Olivera, Carlos Da Silveira
Cinematography: Daniel Cheico
Editing: Jorge García
Production: Avril
Country: Uruguay
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: José Pedro Charlo
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Héctor the Weaver about?
Héctor Rodríguez (1918-1996) was one of the outstanding figures in the people's movement in Uruguay. He was a textile worker and also a member of parliament for the Communist Party, and he was expelled from their ranks in the 1950s. He was a journalist, a militant activist and a political prisoner, and a key force in trade union unity and left wing politics in Uruguay. His life was bound up with some of the most important events in the history of this country after 1930. As well as Héctor's own testimony we have the voices of textile workers, intellectuals, union members and politicians, in a rich mixture of archive film and photographs.
Who directed Héctor the Weaver?
Héctor the Weaver was directed by José Pedro Charlo.
How long is Héctor the Weaver?
Héctor the Weaver has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
What genre is Héctor the Weaver?
Héctor the Weaver is a Documentary film.
Where was Héctor the Weaver produced?
Héctor the Weaver was produced in Uruguay.