Alejandro
“A portrait of a pioneer of Salvadoran cinema”
Synopsis
Alejandro Cotto, a pioneer of Salvadoran cinema, celebrates his 63rd birthday in Suchitoto while the youth celebrate the end of the civil war. He speaks with Escalón about the struggles faced by Third World filmmakers, the horrors of war, the fate of his village, and the pursuit of his dreams.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Guillermo Escalón
- Screenplay & Story
- Guillermo Escalón
- Original Title
- Alejandro
- Country of Origin
- El Salvador
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Guillermo Escalón
Guillermo Escalón
Mary Ellen Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Guillermo Escalón
Director
Mary Ellen Davis
Producer
Guillermo Escalón
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alejandro
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Alejandro about?
Alejandro Cotto, a pioneer of Salvadoran cinema, celebrates his 63rd birthday in Suchitoto while the youth celebrate the end of the civil war. He speaks with Escalón about the struggles faced by Third World filmmakers, the horrors of war, the fate of his village, and the pursuit of his dreams.
Who directed Alejandro?
Alejandro was directed by Guillermo Escalón.
Who stars in Alejandro?
The principal cast of Alejandro includes Alejandro Cotto, Guillermo Escalón.
When was Alejandro released and how long is it?
Alejandro was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.