The Liberator tells the story, in wide strokes, of Simón Bolívar, the military leader, and most important Venezuelan historical figure. In this episode, Gaby and Andreina discuss the 2013 film with the help of a very special guest. Placing the film in the historical and political context in which it was made, we look at the role of historical films in creating a national identity and memory.
Join us as we discuss the relevance of cultural representation on the big screen, the humanisation of a mystified historical figure and the risks of too ambitious screenwriting.
Sources:
The Liberator Interview with actor Edgar Ramirez
The Liberator Interview with director Alberto Arvelo (Spanish)
TIFF Interview with director Alberto Arvelo
Google Hangout The Liberator (Spanish)
The Liberator tells the story, in wide strokes, of Simón Bolívar, the military leader, and most important Venezuelan historical figure. In this episode, Gaby and Andreina discuss the 2013 film with the help of a very special guest. Placing the film in the historical and political context in which it was made, we look at the role of historical films in creating a national identity and memory.
Join us as we discuss the relevance of cultural representation on the big screen, the humanisation of a mystified historical figure and the risks of too ambitious screenwriting.
Sources:
The Liberator Interview with actor Edgar Ramirez
The Liberator Interview with director Alberto Arvelo (Spanish)
TIFF Interview with director Alberto Arvelo
Google Hangout The Liberator (Spanish)