For the First Time (1969)

11/20/1969 (CU) • Documentary • 9m

Overview

In 1967, Cuban documentary filmmaker Octavio Cortazar followed a projectionist whose mission was to show moving pictures to rural communities for the first time. Cortazar’s short film documents one audience’s response to its first film: Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times.

For the First Time (1969)

11/20/1969 (CU) • 9m

Documentary

Overview

In 1967, Cuban documentary filmmaker Octavio Cortazar followed a projectionist whose mission was to show moving pictures to rural communities for the first time. Cortazar’s short film documents one audience’s response to its first film: Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times.

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Status

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Original Language

Spanish

Budget

-

Revenue

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Keywords

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remote village

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