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Episode 7 - The Liberator
Wigs and Candles
English - June 26, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 96.8 MB - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFilm Reviews TV & Film period film period drama historical film heritage film female characters book adaptations costume drama Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
The Liberator tells the story, in wide strokes, of Simón Bolívar, the military leader, and most important Venezuelan historical figure. In this episode, Gaby and Andreina discuss the 2013 film with the help of a very special guest. Placing the film in the historical and political context in which it was made, we look at the role of historical films in creating a national identity and memory.
Join us as we discuss the relevance of cultural representation on the big screen, the humanisation of a mystified historical figure and the risks of too ambitious screenwriting.
Sources:
The Liberator Interview with actor Edgar Ramirez
The Liberator Interview with director Alberto Arvelo (Spanish)
TIFF Interview with director Alberto Arvelo
Google Hangout The Liberator (Spanish)