Final Absolution: History of a Photograph
Oct 07, 2010 · 25m
Director
Juan Carlos SolórzanoOverview
During a military uprising known as “El Porteñazo”, a priest is photographed while trying to help a soldier wounded in combat. The photo travels the world and is awarded the most important prizes in photojournalism, such as the Pulitzer Prize and the World Press. Throughout this documentary, photographers, editors and witnesses reveal various aspects surrounding that image: who is the priest, who was its author, the events that surrounded the photographic event, what was its political role and what said image represents in the history of Venezuelan journalism. Additionally, it allows the presentation of other photographs, some unpublished, that Rondón managed to capture in those difficult moments.
Cast of Final Absolution: History of a Photograph
Crew of Final Absolution: History of a Photograph
About Final Absolution: History of a Photograph
What is Final Absolution: History of a Photograph about?
During a military uprising known as “El Porteñazo”, a priest is photographed while trying to help a soldier wounded in combat. The photo travels the world and is awarded the most important prizes in photojournalism, such as the Pulitzer Prize and the World Press. Throughout this documentary, photographers, editors and witnesses reveal various aspects surrounding that image: who is the priest…
When was Final Absolution: History of a Photograph released?
Final Absolution: History of a Photograph was released on October 7, 2010.
How long is Final Absolution: History of a Photograph?
Final Absolution: History of a Photograph runs 25 minutes.
Who directed Final Absolution: History of a Photograph?
Final Absolution: History of a Photograph was directed by Juan Carlos Solórzano.
Who is in the cast of Final Absolution: History of a Photograph?
The cast of Final Absolution: History of a Photograph includes Fernando Llano, Tulio Ramirez, Ramon J. Velasquez, Román Chalbaud and Robertina González.