Carlos: Film Portrait of a Montevideo Panhandler

Carlos: Film Portrait of a Montevideo Panhandler 1965

6.00

The "caminante" refers to a hobo who roams the countryside, a nomenclature preferred by Carlos, who once traveled all over Uruguay before becoming a homeless vagabond, or "bichiome", in the city of Montevideo. The film presents a portrait of society through the life of one marginalized individual.

1965

Marat Sade at the Vilardebó

Marat Sade at the Vilardebó 2008

1

A group of artists adopt an inter-disciplinary approach to show what the reality of madness is really like, but they end up showing the madness of reality. Raquel Lubartowski decided to stage a performance of the play Marat Sade by Peter Weiss at the Vilardebó Hospital, which is the psychiatric hospital in Montevideo. This documentary takes us through from the first meeting to the first rehearsal at an old dilapidated polyclinic.

2008

Elecciones

Elecciones 1967

5.50

Documentary on the electoral system in Uruguay. It focused on the upcoming federal elections, criticizing both of the country's political parties.

1967

The Us of Back Then

The Us of Back Then 2008

1

This documentary takes us back to the events surrounding 1958 when the University Organic Law was passed. We hear the testimony of three university teachers who took part in the debates and the student activism at that time: the experiences of people who were young “back then”, the cultural context of the period and the connection between the students and the worker's movement.

2008

Juegos y Rondas Tradicionales del Uruguay

Juegos y Rondas Tradicionales del Uruguay 1966

1

Documentary made from the record of five manifestations of Uruguayan children's folklore: «El rango», «La rayuela», «Andelito de oro», «La farolera» and «San Severín del monte» / «Los oficios».

1966