El General
Synopsis
The glimpse into the life of Mexican President Plutarco Elias Calles. Past and present collide as filmmaker Natalia Almada brings to life audio recordings she inherited about her great-grandfather, General Plutarco Elías Calles, a revolutionary general who became president of Mexico in 1924. Time is blurred in this visually arresting portrait of a family and country living under the shadows of the past.
Release History & Theatrical Window
Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Natalia Almada
- Screenplay & Story
- Natalia Almada
- Original Title
- El General
- Country of Origin
- Argentina, Mexico, United States of America
- Release Date
- 03/12/2010
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Altamura Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Natalia Almada
Natalia Almada
Department Leadership Roster
Natalia Almada
Director
Natalia Almada
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for El General.
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Frequently Asked Questions About El General
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is El General about?
The glimpse into the life of Mexican President Plutarco Elias Calles. Past and present collide as filmmaker Natalia Almada brings to life audio recordings she inherited about her great-grandfather, General Plutarco Elías Calles, a revolutionary general who became president of Mexico in 1924. Time is blurred in this visually arresting portrait of a family and country living under the shadows of the past.
Who directed El General?
El General was directed by Natalia Almada.
Who stars in El General?
The principal cast of El General includes Not specified.
When was El General released and how long is it?
El General was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.