A Promise to the Dead: The Exile Journey of Ariel Dorfman (2007)

Documentary about internationally-renowned author Ariel Dorfman, the third generation of his family to know exile. His father's leftwing beliefs saw the family uprooted from both Argentina and the US, before settling in Chile. When Allende came to power, Ariel was a prominent member of his circle, but the bloody 1973 coup saw many of his friends and colleagues killed or disappeared and Ariel forced into exile again. Peter Raymont journeys with Ariel as he looks back on his life. (Storyville)

Director: Peter Raymont
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
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Music: Mark Korven
Production: White Pine Pictures
Country: Canada
Language: English, Español
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Peter Raymont
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Promise to the Dead: The Exile Journey of Ariel Dorfman about?
Documentary about internationally-renowned author Ariel Dorfman, the third generation of his family to know exile. His father's leftwing beliefs saw the family uprooted from both Argentina and the US, before settling in Chile. When Allende came to power, Ariel was a prominent member of his circle, but the bloody 1973 coup saw many of his friends and colleagues killed or disappeared and Ariel forced into exile again. Peter Raymont journeys with Ariel as he looks back on his life. (Storyville)
Who directed A Promise to the Dead: The Exile Journey of Ariel Dorfman?
A Promise to the Dead: The Exile Journey of Ariel Dorfman was directed by Peter Raymont.
Who stars in A Promise to the Dead: The Exile Journey of Ariel Dorfman?
A Promise to the Dead: The Exile Journey of Ariel Dorfman stars Ariel Dorfman, Rodrigo Dorfman, María Elena Duvauchelle, Paula Sharim, Antonio Skármeta, Juliet Stevenson.
How long is A Promise to the Dead: The Exile Journey of Ariel Dorfman?
A Promise to the Dead: The Exile Journey of Ariel Dorfman has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
What genre is A Promise to the Dead: The Exile Journey of Ariel Dorfman?
A Promise to the Dead: The Exile Journey of Ariel Dorfman is a Documentary film.
Where was A Promise to the Dead: The Exile Journey of Ariel Dorfman produced?
A Promise to the Dead: The Exile Journey of Ariel Dorfman was produced in Canada.