Santiago Alvarez
He Who Hits First, Hits Twice
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Original format 35mm
Year 1965-1973
Language(s) Spanish
Artist(s) Santiago Alvarez
Subtitles English
Running time 166 min
Films
NOW (1965), 5'
CERRO PELADO (1966), 34'
HANOI MARTES 13 (1967), 38'
HASTA LA VICTORIA SIEMPRE (1967), 19'
LBJ (1968), 18'
79 PRIMAVERAS (1969), 25'
EL SUENO DEL PONGO (1970), 11'
EL TIGRE SALTO Y MATO, PERO MORIRA... MORIRA... (1973), 16'
Description
Cuban filmmaker Santiago Alvarez is primarily known for his series of documentaries on political revolutions that he completed after co-founding the Instituto del Arte y Industria Cinematograficos (ICAIC). His films are marked by their frenetic pace, distinctive editing, creative sound work, and bold political content.