Valparaiso (1965)
"...A Valparaíso" (original title)

A travelogue of Valparaiso, Chile, a city built on steep hills. Life is a constant struggle against geography. Neighbourhoods are reached by series of ramps, staircases, and funicular ... See full summary »

Director:

Joris Ivens

Writer:

Chris Marker

Stars:

Roger Pigaut

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview:
Roger Pigaut	...	Récitant / Narrator (voice)

Storyline

A travelogue of Valparaiso, Chile, a city built on steep hills. Life is a constant struggle against geography. Neighbourhoods are reached by series of ramps, staircases, and funicular railway elevators. The poorest residents on the hilltops have trouble obtaining water for drinking and washing. There are community dances, a travelling circus, a race course. Boys feed the harbour sealions; a fashionable woman walks her penguin. The ever-present onshore breeze provides fresh air and an ideal environment for kite-flying. The film's second half is in colour, making the switch with the tale of the city's bloody pirate past.

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Plot Keywords:

chile | breeze | travelogue | hill | port | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Short

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Details

Country:

Chile France

Language:

French Spanish

Release Date:

24 September 1965 (East Germany)

Also Known As:

Valparaiso

Company Credits

Production Co:

Argos Films, Cine Experimental de la Universidad de Chile, Universidad de Chile

Technical Specs

Runtime:

34 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White Color

Did You Know?

Connections

Edited into Spisok korabley (2008)

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