Post by manfromplanetx on Apr 1, 2021 7:30:50 GMT
Third Cinema is a Latin American film movement that developed in the 1960s–70s. Stirring the social conscience, raising a political voice, Third Cinema films sought to inspire revolution against class, racial and gender inequalities.
Filmmakers were guided by policies and aims that deviated radically from the standard cinematic conventions of ‘First Cinema’ Hollywood and ‘Second Cinema’ European art cinema.
Influenced by low budgets, and basic equipment, it is a style of film not reliant on special effects nor action set pieces, but rather on real life issues and subtle human stories. Filmed on location incorporating indigenous language and local peoples, the films present rarely seen natural environs, diverse ethnic community and provide a valuable background to Latin America’s tumultuous political history.
Blood of the Condor, Quechua: Yawar Mallku, is a 1969 Bolivian drama film directed and written by Jorge Sanjinés.
The film tells the story of an indigenous Bolivian community receiving medical care from the Cuerpo del Progreso ("Progress Corps") which in reality was the American Peace Corps.
Since having visited the clinic, local women have become infertile, suspiciously no babies are being conceived and young children have died throughout the community. A backstory tells the plight of the wounded leader of the village who is carried miles to town for medical help. Rumours of sterilization fuels rage and decisive direct action from the people… Based on accounts by the indigenous people Sanjinés film provoked an outrage in the public which led to a government investigation about the Peace Corps' actions in Bolivia, which ended with their expulsion from the country.
Jorge Sanjinés, is one of the pioneers of Andean cinema, this was his second film, considered radical neorealist, a film that takes the form of a fictional documentary. Traditional and mysterious Andean flute melodies create a striking atmospheric tone, intensifying the wonder of the beauty and remoteness of the mountain settings. Using mostly non-professional actors, who interact and improvise with the local people, characterizing a natural authenticity without distraction.
Director Jorge Sanjinés committed and passionate composes a nationalist film with a clear political emphasis, infusing great visual and symbolic beauty, his film captures the richness and diversity of Bolivia's cultural heritage. Highly Recommended Classic viewing...
Filmmakers were guided by policies and aims that deviated radically from the standard cinematic conventions of ‘First Cinema’ Hollywood and ‘Second Cinema’ European art cinema.
Influenced by low budgets, and basic equipment, it is a style of film not reliant on special effects nor action set pieces, but rather on real life issues and subtle human stories. Filmed on location incorporating indigenous language and local peoples, the films present rarely seen natural environs, diverse ethnic community and provide a valuable background to Latin America’s tumultuous political history.
Blood of the Condor, Quechua: Yawar Mallku, is a 1969 Bolivian drama film directed and written by Jorge Sanjinés.
The film tells the story of an indigenous Bolivian community receiving medical care from the Cuerpo del Progreso ("Progress Corps") which in reality was the American Peace Corps.
Since having visited the clinic, local women have become infertile, suspiciously no babies are being conceived and young children have died throughout the community. A backstory tells the plight of the wounded leader of the village who is carried miles to town for medical help. Rumours of sterilization fuels rage and decisive direct action from the people… Based on accounts by the indigenous people Sanjinés film provoked an outrage in the public which led to a government investigation about the Peace Corps' actions in Bolivia, which ended with their expulsion from the country.
Jorge Sanjinés, is one of the pioneers of Andean cinema, this was his second film, considered radical neorealist, a film that takes the form of a fictional documentary. Traditional and mysterious Andean flute melodies create a striking atmospheric tone, intensifying the wonder of the beauty and remoteness of the mountain settings. Using mostly non-professional actors, who interact and improvise with the local people, characterizing a natural authenticity without distraction.
Director Jorge Sanjinés committed and passionate composes a nationalist film with a clear political emphasis, infusing great visual and symbolic beauty, his film captures the richness and diversity of Bolivia's cultural heritage. Highly Recommended Classic viewing...
