Luis Batlle Berres (1999)
This is the story of Luis Batlle Berres, an outstanding political figure, told against the background of life in Uruguay from 1900 to the 1960s. With archive images and music from the period, this documentary pays homage to those years and to a time gone by. There is testimony from Batlle's personal hairdresser, his master of arms, his children and travelling companions in politics, and his adversaries. We witness his meeting with General Juan Domingo Perón, and we see the Graf Zeppelin with its swastika in the sky above Montevideo.
Director: Eliana Delisante, Claude Frison
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 45 min
Release Date: March 1, 1999
Cinematography: Claude Frison
Editing: Tato Ariosa
Production: Cinemateca Uruguaya, Presidencia de la República (Uy)
Country: Uruguay
Language: Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Eliana Delisante, Claude Frison
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Luis Batlle Berres about?
- This is the story of Luis Batlle Berres, an outstanding political figure, told against the background of life in Uruguay from 1900 to the 1960s. With archive images and music from the period, this documentary pays homage to those years and to a time gone by. There is testimony from Batlle's personal hairdresser, his master of arms, his children and travelling companions in politics, and his adversaries. We witness his meeting with General Juan Domingo Perón, and we see the Graf Zeppelin with its swastika in the sky above Montevideo.
- Who directed Luis Batlle Berres?
- Luis Batlle Berres was directed by Eliana Delisante, Claude Frison.
- How long is Luis Batlle Berres?
- Luis Batlle Berres has a runtime of 45m (45 minutes).
- What genre is Luis Batlle Berres?
- Luis Batlle Berres is a Documentary film.
- Where was Luis Batlle Berres produced?
- Luis Batlle Berres was produced in Uruguay.