Looking for El Santo
“A journey to find the locations where the first two El Santo films were shot in Havana, Cuba”
Synopsis
The granddaughter of original El Santo producer Jorge Garcia-Besné and the archivist behind the restoration of the first two El Santo pictures travel to Havana, Cuba, to clandestinely visit the locations where the original films were made, and granddaughter Viviana realizes the trip was as much of a journey to chart her family evolution as of historical cinema exercise. Filmed almost entirely on iPhones to avoid drawing the attention of the authorities, it is also a brief portrait of a resilient population faced with a daily struggle to feed themselves under a severe embargo from the West.
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 14, 2023
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Viviana García-Besné
- Screenplay & Story
- Viviana García-Besné
- Original Title
- Looking for El Santo
- Country of Origin
- Cuba, Mexico, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 31m
- Production Studios
- Cinema Preservation Alliance
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Viviana García-Besné
Viviana García-Besné
Peter Conheim, Viviana García-Besné, Lia Tamame, Alistair Tremps
Department Leadership Roster
Viviana García-Besné
Director
Viviana García-Besné
Writer
Peter Conheim
Producer
Viviana García-Besné
Producer
Lia Tamame
Producer
Alistair Tremps
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Looking for El Santo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Looking for El Santo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Looking for El Santo about?
The granddaughter of original El Santo producer Jorge Garcia-Besné and the archivist behind the restoration of the first two El Santo pictures travel to Havana, Cuba, to clandestinely visit the locations where the original films were made, and granddaughter Viviana realizes the trip was as much of a journey to chart her family evolution as of historical cinema exercise. Filmed almost entirely on iPhones to avoid drawing the attention of the authorities, it is also a brief portrait of a resilient population faced with a daily struggle to feed themselves under a severe embargo from the West.
Who directed Looking for El Santo?
Looking for El Santo was directed by Viviana García-Besné.
Who stars in Looking for El Santo?
The principal cast of Looking for El Santo includes Not specified.
When was Looking for El Santo released and how long is it?
Looking for El Santo was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 31m.