kordavision is great film that deserves worldwide recognition. it is another source of inspiration for the optimist inside us all. hector cruz sandoval truly captures the essence of the revolutionary spirit in cuba. amazing footage and beautiful documentation of time where we fall in love with alberto diaz gutierrez "korda" , his persona, his work, and cuba once-again. this documentary will take you on a viewer experience that will leave you yearning for more. kordavision also reveals another refreshing perspective of cuban society. many questions arise from watching this wonderful documentary, but nonetheless this is an optimistic favorable to cuba film.
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well done and has an energy that is very uplifting
sandymaeshiro4 April 2007
Wonderful visual portrait of Korda and his love for his country. So many wonderful moments in the film that help one understand why Cuba is such a beacon to people all over the world.
Korda's transformation from a fashion photographer to a revolutionary photographer was particularly interesting. Although his photo of Che is probably his most famous, it was the young Paulita who changed his world view. The visit to her home and with her family encapsulated all of the hopes and dreams of her generation.
The interview with El Comandante revealed his humanity and wonderful sense of humor. I felt as though I was watching history in the making and it was so uplifting.
Korda's transformation from a fashion photographer to a revolutionary photographer was particularly interesting. Although his photo of Che is probably his most famous, it was the young Paulita who changed his world view. The visit to her home and with her family encapsulated all of the hopes and dreams of her generation.
The interview with El Comandante revealed his humanity and wonderful sense of humor. I felt as though I was watching history in the making and it was so uplifting.
Amazing historical footage
mugao28 March 2007
Kordavision has amazing historical footage of the Cuban revolution, Korda and fellow photographers, in their journey to record the revolution and life in Cuba. Without getting into a lot of politics, but with a love of the people involved, Kordavision is a great people-to-people message from Cuba to the world. This is a masterful retelling of the life of one of the great photo-journalists in the world. Since the film doesn't go into a lot of explanation of historical incidents, it motivates the viewer to find out more about Cuba's history. The U.S.'s blackout of objective information on Cuba makes this film important to improve relations on the human relations front. Sandoval's graphic arts expertise comes alive at the beginning of the film, drawing you into a trendy-looking artsy commodification of Che, and then the story behind it. Through the medium of photography as an art, history gets told through its actors. While the script of that history is somewhat missing, you are nevertheless uplifted with the love for the human spirit that comes through. While it seemed like it was going to end several times, and then kept going, it never got tiring. The musical score is upbeat and lively, making the Cuban spirit contagious. Even the sense of humor in Korda's eulogy captures the joyful spirit of the Cuban people.
Excellent!!
elementality200518 January 2009
An excellent documentary about the man behind the world's most famous photo, Alberto Korda (September 14, 1928 -May 25, 2001). The film, shot over a three year period, walks the viewer through the highly charismatic Alberto Korda's life and his memories of the Cuban Revolution. A must see for all students of photography and Latin American studies and for those looking for a clearer glimpse at Cuban life and society. Director Héctor Cruz Sandoval did an amazing job on this film that truly deserves international merit and acclaim. Highly educational, highly entertaining, Kordavision will have you searching for Korda's photographs as soon as you get home.
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