Two Ports and a Hill (1975)

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After several close calls with death squads, Mario Handler fled Uruguay in 1973 and eventually settled in Venezuela where he lived and continued to make films before returning to Uruguay in recent years. The first film he completed in exile, Dos puertos y un cerro is an essay film about the imbalances of trade. A narrator dispassionately recounts in voice-over a brief summation of Venezuela's situation as a hub port in the establishment of the colonial system in the sixteenth-century.

Director: Mario Handler
Runtime: 11 min
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Cinematography: Rubén Rodríguez Beauchamp
Country: Venezuela
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Mario Handler

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Two Ports and a Hill about?
After several close calls with death squads, Mario Handler fled Uruguay in 1973 and eventually settled in Venezuela where he lived and continued to make films before returning to Uruguay in recent years. The first film he completed in exile, Dos puertos y un cerro is an essay film about the imbalances of trade. A narrator dispassionately recounts in voice-over a brief summation of Venezuela's situation as a hub port in the establishment of the colonial system in the sixteenth-century.
Who directed Two Ports and a Hill?
Two Ports and a Hill was directed by Mario Handler.
Who stars in Two Ports and a Hill?
Two Ports and a Hill stars Julio Mota.
How long is Two Ports and a Hill?
Two Ports and a Hill has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
Where was Two Ports and a Hill produced?
Two Ports and a Hill was produced in Venezuela.