The First Foundation of Buenos Aires
Apr 30, 1959 · 44m
Director
Fernando BirriOverview
In 1956, the humorous designer Oski made a work about the foundation of the city of Buenos Aires. Fernando Birri made a film from this work in 1959, using the original text of the German explorer Ulrich Schmidel. This film, which disappeared in the years of the dictatorship, was miraculously restored on video in 2000. The story that the documentary describes can be compared with the situation of Latin American cinema throughout all these years.
Cast of The First Foundation of Buenos Aires
Crew of The First Foundation of Buenos Aires
Fernando BirriDirector, Writer
León FerrariProducer- Enrique WallfischDirector of Photography
- Antonio RipollEditor
- Ulrich SchmidelBook
- Virtú MaragnoMusic
- Manuel GimenezAssistant Director
- Leopoldo OrzaliSound
Ricardo AronovichAssistant Director of Photography- Adelqui CamussoAssistant Director
- Óscar EsparzaAssistant Editor
- Jorge LevillotiAssistant Editor
About The First Foundation of Buenos Aires
What is The First Foundation of Buenos Aires about?
In 1956, the humorous designer Oski made a work about the foundation of the city of Buenos Aires. Fernando Birri made a film from this work in 1959, using the original text of the German explorer Ulrich Schmidel. This film, which disappeared in the years of the dictatorship, was miraculously restored on video in 2000. The story that the documentary describes can be compared with the situation of…
When was The First Foundation of Buenos Aires released?
The First Foundation of Buenos Aires was released on April 30, 1959.
How long is The First Foundation of Buenos Aires?
The First Foundation of Buenos Aires runs 44 minutes.
Who directed The First Foundation of Buenos Aires?
The First Foundation of Buenos Aires was directed by Fernando Birri.
Who is in the cast of The First Foundation of Buenos Aires?
The cast of The First Foundation of Buenos Aires includes Raúl de Lange (Narrator).