Portable Country
País Portátil
Synopsis
Portable Country is a classical Venezuelan film about the urban guerrilla. Based on the novel of the same name, written by Adriano González León, the film centers on Andrés Barazarte, a disillusioned man from a wealthy landowning family, who grapples with his personal and political identity in the midst of Venezuela's tumultuous social changes and engages in the guerrilla. He reflects on his life, his family's decline, and the broader struggle for power in a country torn between tradition and revolution.The story unfolds as Andrés is tasked with transporting a mysterious package. This journey becomes a metaphor for his search for meaning and a confrontation with his family’s, and his country's, violent past. His recollections weave together with present events, creating a complex tapestry of memory and history.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-04-22
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Héctor Duvauchelle
Salvador Barazarte
Iván Feo
Andrés Barazarte
Eliseo Perera
León Perfecto Barazarte
Alejandra Pinedo
Delia
Silvia Santelices
Ernestina Barazarte
Ibsen Martínez
José Eladio Barazarte
Nardy Fernández
Hortensia Barazarte
Eduardo Gil
Nicolasito Barazarte
Fernando Gómez
Epifanio Barazarte
Fausto Verdial
Eliseo Quintero
Asdrúbal Meléndez
Sacerdote
María Luisa Lamata
Adelaida Barazarte
Fermín Valladares
Oswaldo Ron
Guillermo Feo
Manolo Recondo
Raúl Gómez
Reinaldo de los Llanos
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Antonio Llerandi, Iván Feo
- Screenplay & Story
- Iván Feo, Antonio Llerandi, Adriano González León, Ibsen Martínez
- Original Score
- Chuchito Sanoja
- Original Title
- País Portátil
- Country of Origin
- Venezuela
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Ficciones Producciones Cinematográficas C.A.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Antonio Llerandi, Iván Feo
Iván Feo, Antonio Llerandi, Adriano González León, Ibsen Martínez
Chuchito Sanoja
Héctor Ríos
Antonio Llerandi, Alberto Torija
César Díaz
Department Leadership Roster
Iván Feo
Writer
Antonio Llerandi
Director
Iván Feo
Director
Antonio Llerandi
Writer
Adriano González León
Writer
Antonio Llerandi
Editor
Alberto Torija
Editor
Virginia Solórzano
Costume Design
Luis Giménez
Costume Design
Lesbia Hernández
Costume Design
Héctor Ríos
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Portable Country
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What is Portable Country about?
Portable Country is a classical Venezuelan film about the urban guerrilla. Based on the novel of the same name, written by Adriano González León, the film centers on Andrés Barazarte, a disillusioned man from a wealthy landowning family, who grapples with his personal and political identity in the midst of Venezuela's tumultuous social changes and engages in the guerrilla. He reflects on his life, his family's decline, and the broader struggle for power in a country torn between tradition and revolution.The story unfolds as Andrés is tasked with transporting a mysterious package. This journey becomes a metaphor for his search for meaning and a confrontation with his family’s, and his country's, violent past. His recollections weave together with present events, creating a complex tapestry of memory and history.
Who directed Portable Country?
Portable Country was directed by Antonio Llerandi, Iván Feo.
Who stars in Portable Country?
The principal cast of Portable Country includes Héctor Duvauchelle, Iván Feo, Eliseo Perera, Alejandra Pinedo, Silvia Santelices.
When was Portable Country released and how long is it?
Portable Country was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Portable Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Portable Country was composed by Chuchito Sanoja.