Héctor the Weaver
Héctor, el Tejedor
Synopsis
Héctor Rodríguez (1918-1996) was one of the outstanding figures in the people's movement in Uruguay. He was a textile worker and also a member of parliament for the Communist Party, and he was expelled from their ranks in the 1950s. He was a journalist, a militant activist and a political prisoner, and a key force in trade union unity and left wing politics in Uruguay. His life was bound up with some of the most important events in the history of this country after 1930. As well as Héctor's own testimony we have the voices of textile workers, intellectuals, union members and politicians, in a rich mixture of archive film and photographs.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Pedro Charlo
- Screenplay & Story
- José Pedro Charlo, Universindo Rodríguez Díaz
- Original Score
- Rubén Olivera, Leonardo Croatto, Carlos Da Silveira
- Original Title
- Héctor, el Tejedor
- Country of Origin
- Uruguay
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 57m
- Production Studios
- Avril
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Pedro Charlo
José Pedro Charlo, Universindo Rodríguez Díaz
Rubén Olivera, Leonardo Croatto, Carlos Da Silveira
Daniel Cheico
Jorge García
Universindo Rodríguez Díaz
Department Leadership Roster
José Pedro Charlo
Screenplay
José Pedro Charlo
Director
Jorge García
Editor
Universindo Rodríguez Díaz
Producer
Daniel Cheico
Director of Photography
Universindo Rodríguez Díaz
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Héctor the Weaver.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Héctor the Weaver
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Héctor the Weaver about?
Héctor Rodríguez (1918-1996) was one of the outstanding figures in the people's movement in Uruguay. He was a textile worker and also a member of parliament for the Communist Party, and he was expelled from their ranks in the 1950s. He was a journalist, a militant activist and a political prisoner, and a key force in trade union unity and left wing politics in Uruguay. His life was bound up with some of the most important events in the history of this country after 1930. As well as Héctor's own testimony we have the voices of textile workers, intellectuals, union members and politicians, in a rich mixture of archive film and photographs.
Who directed Héctor the Weaver?
Héctor the Weaver was directed by José Pedro Charlo.
Who stars in Héctor the Weaver?
The principal cast of Héctor the Weaver includes Not specified.
When was Héctor the Weaver released and how long is it?
Héctor the Weaver was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 57m.
Who composed the musical score for Héctor the Weaver?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Héctor the Weaver was composed by Rubén Olivera, Leonardo Croatto, Carlos Da Silveira.