The Portraitist
El Retratista
“A documentary on freedom and childhood. The history of a dream truncated by dictatorship. The tale of a teacher killed and forgotten at home, whose legacy reappears after decades on the other side of the ocean.”
Synopsis
During the 30s, the young Catalan teacher Antoni Benaiges takes office at a rural school in northern Spain. Antoni has a simple project: he wants to teach his pupils to write and to be free through the use of the printing press. But his dream ends very soon. An individual and collective story in memory of the victims of the Franco's repression.
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El retratista (Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-22
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alberto Bougleux
- Screenplay & Story
- Alberto Bougleux, Sergi Bernal
- Original Title
- El Retratista
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Release Date
- 01/10/2013
- Spoken Languages
- Catalan, Spanish
- Runtime
- 52m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alberto Bougleux
Alberto Bougleux, Sergi Bernal
Department Leadership Roster
Alberto Bougleux
Director
Alberto Bougleux
Writer
Sergi Bernal
Writer
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What is The Portraitist about?
During the 30s, the young Catalan teacher Antoni Benaiges takes office at a rural school in northern Spain. Antoni has a simple project: he wants to teach his pupils to write and to be free through the use of the printing press. But his dream ends very soon. An individual and collective story in memory of the victims of the Franco's repression.
Who directed The Portraitist?
The Portraitist was directed by Alberto Bougleux.
Who stars in The Portraitist?
The principal cast of The Portraitist includes Not specified.
When was The Portraitist released and how long is it?
The Portraitist was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 52m.