Valparaiso
…A Valparaíso
Synopsis
In 1962 Joris Ivens was invited to Chile for teaching and filmmaking. Together with students he made …A Valparaíso, one of his most poetic films. Contrasting the prestigious history of the seaport with the present the film sketches a portrait of the city, built on 42 hills, with its wealth and poverty, its daily life on the streets, the stairs, the rack railways and in the bars. Although the port has lost its importance, the rich past is still present in the impoverished city. The film echoes this ambiguous situation in its dialectical poetic style, interweaving the daily life reality (of 1963) with the history of the city and changing from black and white to colour, finally leaving us with hopeful perspective for the children who are playing on the stairs and hills of this beautiful town.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
École Normale Supérieure, Paris
Festival / Special Debut
September 20, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joris Ivens
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Marker
- Original Score
- Gustavo Becerra
- Original Title
- …A Valparaíso
- Country of Origin
- Chile, France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Spanish
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Argos films, Cine Experimental de la Universidad de Chile, Universidad de Chile
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joris Ivens
Chris Marker
Gustavo Becerra
Georges Strouvé
Jean Ravel
Philippe Lifchitz, Anatole Dauman
Department Leadership Roster
Gustavo Becerra
Original Music Composer
Joris Ivens
Director
Philippe Lifchitz
Producer
Georges Strouvé
Director of Photography
Chris Marker
Screenplay
Jean Ravel
Editor
Anatole Dauman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Valparaiso
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What is Valparaiso about?
In 1962 Joris Ivens was invited to Chile for teaching and filmmaking. Together with students he made …A Valparaíso, one of his most poetic films. Contrasting the prestigious history of the seaport with the present the film sketches a portrait of the city, built on 42 hills, with its wealth and poverty, its daily life on the streets, the stairs, the rack railways and in the bars. Although the port has lost its importance, the rich past is still present in the impoverished city. The film echoes this ambiguous situation in its dialectical poetic style, interweaving the daily life reality (of 1963) with the history of the city and changing from black and white to colour, finally leaving us with hopeful perspective for the children who are playing on the stairs and hills of this beautiful town.
Who directed Valparaiso?
Valparaiso was directed by Joris Ivens.
Who stars in Valparaiso?
The principal cast of Valparaiso includes Roger Pigaut.
When was Valparaiso released and how long is it?
Valparaiso was released in 1964 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Valparaiso?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Valparaiso was composed by Gustavo Becerra.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Valparaiso?
Valparaiso holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).