Patriotic Tales
Cuentos patrióticos
Synopsis
The video shows the artist walking in circles around the flagpole (“Madre Patria”) in Zócalo, Mexico City’s monumental central square, which is flanked by government institutions. This work relates to a storied incident that took place during the Mexican government’s brutal oppression of the 1968 student uprising in Mexico City.
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- Director
- Francis Alÿs
- Original Title
- Cuentos patrióticos
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Release Date
- 13/08/1997
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Francis Alÿs
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Francis Alÿs
Director
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What is Patriotic Tales about?
The video shows the artist walking in circles around the flagpole (“Madre Patria”) in Zócalo, Mexico City’s monumental central square, which is flanked by government institutions. This work relates to a storied incident that took place during the Mexican government’s brutal oppression of the 1968 student uprising in Mexico City.
Who directed Patriotic Tales?
Patriotic Tales was directed by Francis Alÿs.
Who stars in Patriotic Tales?
The principal cast of Patriotic Tales includes Francis Alÿs.
When was Patriotic Tales released and how long is it?
Patriotic Tales was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 25m.