Film Lens
The documentary presents twelve short films that examine the development of Latin American cinema over the last century. It includes significant works such as Iván Trujillo's 'Los inicios', which discusses the early days of cinema in the region. María Novaro's 'Cuando comenzamos a hablar' focuses on cultural narratives, while Marcela Fernández Violante's 'De cuerpo presente' covers Mexican cinema from 1931 to 1997.
Additionally, Orlando Senna's 'Cinema Novo' addresses a transformative movement in Brazilian film. The collection concludes with Andrés Marriquín's 'Todo final es un principio', which reflects on the continuous evolution of cinema in Latin America, providing a comprehensive view of the region's cinematic history and its cultural implications.
Why Watch
- •See Iván Trujillo's take on Latin America's cinematic origins.
- •Find out about Cinema Novo's impact on Brazilian film.
- •Meet María Novaro and her cultural narrative insights.
Did You Know
•Iván Trujillo directed 'Los inicios', focusing on early cinema.
•Marcela Fernández Violante's film covers Mexican cinema from 1931 to 1997.
•The documentary features contributions from six different countries.
Perfect For
Latin American cinema enthusiastsFilm history studentsCultural narrative scholars