Forty-two hills define the city of Valparaíso, where the film contrasts its rich history with the realities of daily life in 1963.
Synopsis
Forty-two hills define the city of Valparaíso, where the film contrasts its rich history with the realities of daily life in 1963.
Synopsis
Joris Ivens arrived in Valparaíso, Chile, in 1962 to teach and create a film with local students. The resulting work, …A Valparaíso, contrasts the city’s historic significance with its contemporary struggles. It captures daily life across 42 hills, focusing on the wealth and poverty present in the streets, railways, and bars. Through transitions from black and white to color, the film reflects the city’s past and present. It concludes with children playing on the hills, offering a glimpse of hope for the future.
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Why Watch
- See Valparaíso's unique landscape of 42 hills.
- Find out how the port's history shapes daily life.
- Meet the children playing in the streets and hills.
Did You Know
- Joris Ivens made A Valparaíso in collaboration with students in 1962.
- The city of Valparaíso is built on 42 hills.
- The film has a duration of 27 minutes.
- A Valparaíso was produced in both Chile and France.
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Who directed the film Valparaiso?
Joris Ivens directed the film Valparaiso.
What year was Valparaiso released?
Valparaiso was released in 1964.
What languages are spoken in the film Valparaiso?
The film features French and Spanish languages.
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