Movie

Entangling Shadows

★ 5.8(4)19981h 33m

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Good to know

Director: Fernando Birri, Jacobo Morales, Federico García Hurtado, Juan Carlos Tabío, María Novaro, Andrés Marriquín, Julio García Espinosa, Orlando Senna, Ivan Trujillo, Marcela Fernández Violante, David Rodríguez, Pablo Rodríguez Jáuregui, Edmundo Aray
Release date: 1998-06-02
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: Portuguese
Status: Released
Country: Venezuela
Studio: Filmoteca de la UNAM

About Entangling Shadows

Entangling Shadows is a 1998 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Fernando Birri, Jacobo Morales, Federico García Hurtado, Juan Carlos Tabío, María Novaro, Andrés Marriquín, Julio García Espinosa, Orlando Senna, Ivan Trujillo, Marcela Fernández Violante, David Rodríguez, Pablo Rodríguez Jáuregui and Edmundo Aray, starring Gabriel García Márquez, René Monclova and Jacobo Morales. It has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Entangling Shadows in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Documentary that celebrates 100 years of cinema in Latin America and talks about the origins and the development of cinema in this subcontinent. Its structure is based in 12 short films directed by various Latin American directors. These are: 1) "Los inicios", Iván Trujillo 2) "Cuando comenzamos a hablar", María Novaro 3) "Jugando en serio", Jacobo Morales 4) "De cuerpo presente [Las espirales perpetuas del placer y el poder] Cine Mexicano [1931- 1997]", Marcela Fernández Violante 5) "Cuando quisimos ser adultos", Edmundo Aray and David Rodríguez 6) "Cinema Novo", Orlando Senna 7) "Memorias de una isla, Juan Carlos Tabío 8) "Un grito, 24 cuadros por segundo", Julio García-Espinosa 9) "El día de la independencia", Federico García 10) "¿Sólo las formas permanecen?", Fernando Birri and Pablo Rodríguez Gauregui 11) "Todo final es un principio", Andrés Marriquín.

Cast

Gabriel García Márquez

Self

René Monclova

Self

Jacobo Morales

Self

Idalia Pérez Garay

Doña Barbara

Johanna Rosaly

Maria Candelaria

Pilar Miró

Self

Robert Redford

Self

Maria Bethânia

Self

Michael Chanan

Self

Costa-Gavras

Self

Glauber Rocha

(voice)

Antonio Martorell

Themes & keywords

woman director

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Entangling Shadows in Canada?+

Entangling Shadows is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Entangling Shadows on Netflix?+

Entangling Shadows is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Entangling Shadows?+

Entangling Shadows has a runtime of 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

Who stars in Entangling Shadows?+

Entangling Shadows stars Gabriel García Márquez, René Monclova, Jacobo Morales, Idalia Pérez Garay and Johanna Rosaly.

When did Entangling Shadows come out?+

Entangling Shadows is a 1998 movie directed by Fernando Birri, Jacobo Morales, Federico García Hurtado, Juan Carlos Tabío, María Novaro, Andrés Marriquín, Julio García Espinosa, Orlando Senna, Ivan Trujillo, Marcela Fernández Violante, David Rodríguez, Pablo Rodríguez Jáuregui and Edmundo Aray.

What genre is Entangling Shadows?+

Entangling Shadows is Documentary film.

Who directed Entangling Shadows?+

Entangling Shadows was directed by Fernando Birri, Jacobo Morales, Federico García Hurtado, Juan Carlos Tabío, María Novaro, Andrés Marriquín, Julio García Espinosa, Orlando Senna, Ivan Trujillo, Marcela Fernández Violante, David Rodríguez, Pablo Rodríguez Jáuregui and Edmundo Aray.