Sixty-five years in a psychiatric hospital allowed Hugo Montero to create a substantial body of poetry and drawings, culminating in his 2004 collection 'Penumbras.
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Sixty-five years in a psychiatric hospital allowed Hugo Montero to create a substantial body of poetry and drawings, culminating in his 2004 collection 'Penumbras.
Synopsis
Hugo Montero Áñez lived in a psychiatric hospital in Argentina for sixty-five years, starting at age twenty. During this time, he created poetry and drawings. His work led to the publication of 'Penumbras' in 2004. Montero's art expresses his mental health struggles. He reflects on questions of existence and creativity, notably asking, "Is writing a resurrection?" Omar Alarcón Poquechoque directed this documentary, which captures Montero’s unique experiences and artistic output.
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Why Watch
- Meet Hugo Montero, a unique artistic voice from Argentina.
- Find out how mental health shaped Montero's creative work.
- See the impact of a 65-year hospital stay on an artist.
Did You Know
- Hugo Montero spent 65 years in a psychiatric hospital in Argentina.
- Montero began his stay at the age of 20.
- His poetry and drawings include the published collection 'Penumbras' from 2004.
- The film has a duration of 97 minutes.
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How long did Hugo Montero spend in a psychiatric hospital?
Hugo Montero spent sixty-five years in a psychiatric hospital in Argentina.
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Hugo Montero's published collection is titled 'Penumbras' and was released in 2004.
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Hugo Montero's art reflects his mental health struggles and questions about existence and creativity.
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