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General Assembly

General Assembly

Jul 01, 1960 · 14m

Rated 6 out of 10

Director

Tomás Gutiérrez Alea

Overview

In Asamblea general (1960), the documentary about Fidel's address of the First Declaration of Havana in the Plaza of the Revolution, Alea practises what becomes a sustaining Cuban contribution to documentary. Engaging with Free Cinema and cinema-vérité, his camera seems to touch the faces of the new citizen one by one rather than as a single mass before a leader.

Cast of General Assembly

About General Assembly

What is General Assembly about?

In Asamblea general (1960), the documentary about Fidel's address of the First Declaration of Havana in the Plaza of the Revolution, Alea practises what becomes a sustaining Cuban contribution to documentary. Engaging with Free Cinema and cinema-vérité, his camera seems to touch the faces of the new citizen one by one rather than as a single mass before a leader.

When was General Assembly released?

General Assembly was released on July 1, 1960.

How long is General Assembly?

General Assembly runs 14 minutes.

Who directed General Assembly?

General Assembly was directed by Tomás Gutiérrez Alea.

Who is in the cast of General Assembly?

The cast of General Assembly includes Fidel Castro (Fidel Castro).