

The “General” Election
Elecciones ˝Generales”
Synopsis
This is an account of the years of the dictatorship in Uruguay, told with archive material and interviews with witnesses who remain anonymous. There is a focus on the 1984 elections and the euphoric festivities afterwards, as the people celebrated not so much the winner of the election as the end of the dictatorship and the start of the campaign for truth and justice.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- César De Ferrari
- Screenplay & Story
- César De Ferrari
- Original Score
- Rubén Rada
- Original Title
- Elecciones ˝Generales”
- Country of Origin
- Mexico, Uruguay
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 59m
- Production Studios
- Universidad Autónoma de México, Cinemateca Uruguaya
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
César De Ferrari
César De Ferrari
Rubén Rada
Antonio Ruíz
Juan Mora
Julio Ferro, César De Ferrari
Department Leadership Roster
César De Ferrari
Director
César De Ferrari
Screenplay
César De Ferrari
Producer
Antonio Ruíz
Director of Photography
Juan Mora
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The “General” Election.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The “General” Election
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The “General” Election about?
This is an account of the years of the dictatorship in Uruguay, told with archive material and interviews with witnesses who remain anonymous. There is a focus on the 1984 elections and the euphoric festivities afterwards, as the people celebrated not so much the winner of the election as the end of the dictatorship and the start of the campaign for truth and justice.
Who directed The “General” Election?
The “General” Election was directed by César De Ferrari.
Who stars in The “General” Election?
The principal cast of The “General” Election includes Not specified.
When was The “General” Election released and how long is it?
The “General” Election was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 59m.
Who composed the musical score for The “General” Election?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The “General” Election was composed by Rubén Rada.
