The First Foundation of Buenos Aires
La primera fundación de Buenos Aires
Synopsis
In 1956, the humorous designer Oski made a work about the foundation of the city of Buenos Aires. Fernando Birri made a film from this work in 1959, using the original text of the German explorer Ulrich Schmidel. This film, which disappeared in the years of the dictatorship, was miraculously restored on video in 2000. The story that the documentary describes can be compared with the situation of Latin American cinema throughout all these years.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival (exact date unknown)
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fernando Birri
- Screenplay & Story
- Ulrich Schmidel, Fernando Birri
- Original Score
- Virtú Maragno
- Original Title
- La primera fundación de Buenos Aires
- Country of Origin
- Argentina
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 44m
- Production Studios
- Producciones del Sur
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fernando Birri
Ulrich Schmidel, Fernando Birri
Virtú Maragno
Enrique Wallfisch
Antonio Ripoll
León Ferrari
Department Leadership Roster
Fernando Birri
Director
Fernando Birri
Writer
León Ferrari
Producer
Enrique Wallfisch
Director of Photography
Antonio Ripoll
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Foundation of Buenos Aires
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Foundation of Buenos Aires about?
In 1956, the humorous designer Oski made a work about the foundation of the city of Buenos Aires. Fernando Birri made a film from this work in 1959, using the original text of the German explorer Ulrich Schmidel. This film, which disappeared in the years of the dictatorship, was miraculously restored on video in 2000. The story that the documentary describes can be compared with the situation of Latin American cinema throughout all these years.
Who directed The First Foundation of Buenos Aires?
The First Foundation of Buenos Aires was directed by Fernando Birri.
Who stars in The First Foundation of Buenos Aires?
The principal cast of The First Foundation of Buenos Aires includes Raúl de Lange.
When was The First Foundation of Buenos Aires released and how long is it?
The First Foundation of Buenos Aires was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 44m.
Who composed the musical score for The First Foundation of Buenos Aires?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Foundation of Buenos Aires was composed by Virtú Maragno.
Is The First Foundation of Buenos Aires based on a book or true story?
The First Foundation of Buenos Aires is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Ulrich Schmidel".