The Other Francisco (1975)

overview : Based on the novel Francisco by Anselmo Suárez y Romero, "The Other Francisco" is a socio-economic analysis of slavery and class struggle through the retelling of the original novel. The film contrasts the romantic conceptions of plantation life found in Suárez Romero's novel with a realistic expose of the actual historical conditions of slavery throughout the Americas. It offers a critical analysis of the novel, showing how the author's social background led to his use of particular dramatic structures to convey his liberal, humanitarian viewpoint.

Release Date : Jan 02, 1975

Runtime : 1h 37m

Genre : Drama  History  

Companies : ICAIC

Countries : Cuba

Keywords : cuba