The Other Francisco
El otro Francisco
Synopsis
Based on the novel Francisco by Anselmo Suárez y Romero, "The Other Francisco" is a socio-economic analysis of slavery and class struggle through the retelling of the original novel. The film contrasts the romantic conceptions of plantation life found in Suárez Romero's novel with a realistic expose of the actual historical conditions of slavery throughout the Americas. It offers a critical analysis of the novel, showing how the author's social background led to his use of particular dramatic structures to convey his liberal, humanitarian viewpoint.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Festival de Cine Agrícola y de Temática Rural
Festival / Special Debut
June 30, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sergio Giral
- Screenplay & Story
- Héctor Veitia, Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Sergio Giral, Julio García Espinosa
- Original Title
- El otro Francisco
- Country of Origin
- Cuba
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- ICAIC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sergio Giral
Héctor Veitia, Tomás Gutiérrez Alea, Sergio Giral, Julio García Espinosa
Nelson Rodríguez
Department Leadership Roster
Sergio Giral
Director
Héctor Veitia
Writer
Tomás Gutiérrez Alea
Writer
Sergio Giral
Writer
Nelson Rodríguez
Editor
Julio García Espinosa
Writer
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What is The Other Francisco about?
Based on the novel Francisco by Anselmo Suárez y Romero, "The Other Francisco" is a socio-economic analysis of slavery and class struggle through the retelling of the original novel. The film contrasts the romantic conceptions of plantation life found in Suárez Romero's novel with a realistic expose of the actual historical conditions of slavery throughout the Americas. It offers a critical analysis of the novel, showing how the author's social background led to his use of particular dramatic structures to convey his liberal, humanitarian viewpoint.
Who directed The Other Francisco?
The Other Francisco was directed by Sergio Giral.
Who stars in The Other Francisco?
The principal cast of The Other Francisco includes Margarita Balboa, Miguel Benavides, Armando Bianchi, Alden Knight, Adolfo Llauradó.
When was The Other Francisco released and how long is it?
The Other Francisco was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.