The First Delegate
El primer delegado
Synopsis
The short film El primer delegado (The First Delegate), made by a group of ICAIC directors, recounts the moments in which José Martí announced the foundations and statutes of the Cuban Revolutionary Party, the tireless struggle that the hero sustained throughout his life to obtain independence, his gifts as a political organizer, the final founding of the party, of which he was the first delegate, and his offer to General Máximo Gómez of the military leadership of the insurrection, the final founding of the party, of which he was the first delegate, and his offer to General Máximo Gómez of the military leadership of the insurrection, all narrated live by an announcer who entertains with his reading the work of the cigar makers in a tobacco factory, until the documentary reaches its final climax: the symbolic reconversion of the old Marti's party into a new one.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Santiago Álvarez
- Screenplay & Story
- Santiago Álvarez
- Original Title
- El primer delegado
- Country of Origin
- Cuba
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 25m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Santiago Álvarez
Santiago Álvarez
Iván Nápoles
Miriam Talavera
Sergio San Pedro
Department Leadership Roster
Santiago Álvarez
Director
Iván Nápoles
Director of Photography
Miriam Talavera
Editor
Santiago Álvarez
Writer
Sergio San Pedro
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The First Delegate.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Delegate
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Delegate about?
The short film El primer delegado (The First Delegate), made by a group of ICAIC directors, recounts the moments in which José Martí announced the foundations and statutes of the Cuban Revolutionary Party, the tireless struggle that the hero sustained throughout his life to obtain independence, his gifts as a political organizer, the final founding of the party, of which he was the first delegate, and his offer to General Máximo Gómez of the military leadership of the insurrection, the final founding of the party, of which he was the first delegate, and his offer to General Máximo Gómez of the military leadership of the insurrection, all narrated live by an announcer who entertains with his reading the work of the cigar makers in a tobacco factory, until the documentary reaches its final climax: the symbolic reconversion of the old Marti's party into a new one.
Who directed The First Delegate?
The First Delegate was directed by Santiago Álvarez.
Who stars in The First Delegate?
The principal cast of The First Delegate includes Not specified.
When was The First Delegate released and how long is it?
The First Delegate was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 25m.