The Forgotten War
La Guerra Olvidada
Synopsis
Focuses on the history of foreign intervention in Laos, first by France and then by the United States. It shows how the liberation forces of Laos, under continuous U.S. bombing, were able to run an entire society in hidden caves and tunnels. Through the leadership of the Pathet Lao, they organized schools, cultural activities, clinics, as well as political and military activities literally underground.
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- Director
- Santiago Álvarez
- Screenplay & Story
- Santiago Álvarez
- Original Score
- Leo Brouwer, Luigi Nono
- Original Title
- La Guerra Olvidada
- Country of Origin
- Cuba
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- ICAIC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Santiago Álvarez
Santiago Álvarez
Leo Brouwer, Luigi Nono
Iván Nápoles, Argelio Pérez
Norma Torrado, Idalberto Gálvez
Department Leadership Roster
Santiago Álvarez
Director
Iván Nápoles
Director of Photography
Argelio Pérez
Director of Photography
Norma Torrado
Editor
Idalberto Gálvez
Editor
Santiago Álvarez
Screenplay
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What is The Forgotten War about?
Focuses on the history of foreign intervention in Laos, first by France and then by the United States. It shows how the liberation forces of Laos, under continuous U.S. bombing, were able to run an entire society in hidden caves and tunnels. Through the leadership of the Pathet Lao, they organized schools, cultural activities, clinics, as well as political and military activities literally underground.
Who directed The Forgotten War?
The Forgotten War was directed by Santiago Álvarez.
Who stars in The Forgotten War?
The principal cast of The Forgotten War includes Julio Batista.
When was The Forgotten War released and how long is it?
The Forgotten War was released in 1967 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Forgotten War?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Forgotten War was composed by Leo Brouwer, Luigi Nono.