United States / Jan 01, 2009 / Sundance Film Festival
El General (2010)
Directed by Natalia Almada
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1h 23min
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5.0/10
Plot
The glimpse into the life of Mexican President Plutarco Elias Calles. Past and present collide as filmmaker Natalia Almada brings to life audio recordings she inherited about her great-grandfather, General Plutarco Elías Calles, a revolutionary general who became president of Mexico in 1924. Time is blurred in this visually arresting portrait of a family and country living under the shadows of the past.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | El General |
| Original language | Español (ES) |
| Spoken languages | Español |
| Production countries | Argentina, Mexico, United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Altamura Films |
| Release date | 3 dicembre 2010 |
| Writer | Natalia Almada |
| Assistant directors | Natalia Almada |
Release dates
Premiere
Mexico / Mar 21, 2009 / Guadalajara Film Festival
Sweden / Feb 02, 2010 / Göteborg International Film Festival
France / Apr 03, 2010 / International Women's Film Festival of Creteil
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Argentina / Apr 08, 2010 / Buenos Aires International Festival of Independent Cinema
Theatrical release
Mexico / Dec 03, 2010
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