Movielogr
The Other Francisco (1975)
Directed by Sergio Giral
Overview
Based on the novel Francisco by Anselmo Suárez y Romero, “The Other Francisco” is a socio-economic analysis of slavery and class struggle through the retelling of the original novel. The film contrasts the romantic conceptions of plantation life found in Suárez Romero’s novel with a realistic expose of the actual historical conditions of slavery throughout the Americas. It offers a critical analysis of the novel, showing how the author’s social background led to his use of particular dramatic structures to convey his liberal, humanitarian viewpoint.
Length 97 minutes
Actors
Margarita Balboa | Miguel Benavides | Armando Bianchi | Alden Knight | Adolfo Llauradó | Susana Pérez | Alina Sánchez | Ramón Veloz