The Teacher (1977 film)

The Teacher
Directed by Octavio Cortázar
Written by Octavio Cortázar
Starring René de la Cruz
Cinematography Pablo Martínez
Edited by Roberto Bravo
Release date
  • 1977 (1977)
Running time
 113 minutes
Country Cuba
Language Spanish

The Teacher (Spanish: El brigadista) is a 1977 Cuban drama film directed by Octavio Cortázar. The film, set in the early years of the Cuban Revolution, tells the story of a young urban teacher going to poor, rural areas to teach peasants how to read and write. He must overcome the initial resistance of some inhabitants due to his youth, get used to a totally unknown environment and confront the bandits who support the mercenary invasion.[1] The screenplay was written by Luis Rogelio Nogueras and Octavio Cortázar.[2] The film was produced by the Instituto Cubano del Arte e Industrias Cinematográficos.[3] It was entered into the 28th Berlin International Film Festival, where it won the Silver Bear for an outstanding artistic contribution.[4]

Cast

  • René de la Cruz
  • Javier González
  • Adela Legrá
  • Luis Rielo
  • Maribel Rodríguez
  • Patricio Wood
  • Salvador Wood

See also

References

  1. ↑ The Teacher (1977), retrieved 29 July 2018
  2. ↑ "Filme Cubano. El Brigadista". www.cubacine.cult.cu. Retrieved 29 July 2018.
  3. ↑ Cortázar, Octavio (28 December 1979), The Teacher, René de la Cruz, Javier González, Adela Legrá, retrieved 29 July 2018
  4. ↑ "Berlinale 1978: Prize Winners". berlinale.de. Retrieved 7 August 2010.
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