The First Foundation of Buenos Aires (1959)
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.
Top Cast
Raúl de Lange
Narrator
FAQ 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,…
When was The First Foundation of Buenos Aires released?
The First Foundation of Buenos Aires was released in 1959.
What genres does The First Foundation of Buenos Aires belong to?
The First Foundation of Buenos Aires is categorised as Animation, History, Comedy.
Who stars in The First Foundation of Buenos Aires?
The cast of The First Foundation of Buenos Aires includes Raúl de Lange.