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19841h 0m

What Under the Sun?

Synopsis

What Under The Sun? is a private view of Mexico and it's history up to the present, loosely based on Bernal Diaz's account of Cortez's Conquest of the Aztecs. The work was initiated by a desire to apply electronic stream of consciousness techniques, as utilized in previous works, to a more specific topic, in this case Mexican history. The work is composed of six chapters, each conveying some aspect of Mexico's history or its psyche.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1984

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ernest Gusella
Original Title
What Under the Sun?
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 0m

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ernest Gusella

Department Leadership Roster

Ernest Gusella

Ernest Gusella

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for What Under the Sun?.

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Frequently Asked Questions About What Under the Sun?

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is What Under the Sun? about?

What Under The Sun? is a private view of Mexico and it's history up to the present, loosely based on Bernal Diaz's account of Cortez's Conquest of the Aztecs. The work was initiated by a desire to apply electronic stream of consciousness techniques, as utilized in previous works, to a more specific topic, in this case Mexican history. The work is composed of six chapters, each conveying some aspect of Mexico's history or its psyche.

Who directed What Under the Sun??

What Under the Sun? was directed by Ernest Gusella.

Who stars in What Under the Sun??

The principal cast of What Under the Sun? includes Ernest Gusella.

When was What Under the Sun? released and how long is it?

What Under the Sun? was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.