Enlightened Letters

(Cartas iluminadas)
Cinthia Rajschmir | Documentary

2018 | 66 minutes | Argentina

An exploration of the transformative relationship between two icons of Latin American arts: filmmaker Manuel Antín and writer Julio Cortázar.

Synopsis

An exploration of the profound and transformative relationship between two iconic figures of Latin American cinema and literature: filmmaker Manuel Antín and writer Julio Cortázar. Set in the vibrant 1960s, the documentary delves into their epistolary exchange, which bridged continents and sparked creative collaboration. Through their letters, Antín adapted three of Cortázar's stories into films, forging a unique artistic partnership that transcended boundaries of medium and geography.

The film not only celebrates their shared artistic vision but also reflects on the enduring impact of their collaboration on Latin American culture. By intertwining personal correspondence with cinematic history, Enlightened Letters offers an intimate glimpse into the creative process and the friendship that shaped it.

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“A journey through a fruitful friendship between cinema and literature.” – Adolfo C. Martínez, La Nación

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Festivals

CINEFEM Women International Film Festival - Audience Award; Trieste Latin American Film Festival; Habana International Film Festival; BAFICI Buenos Aires International Independent Film Festival

DIRECTOR: Cinthia Rajschmir

NATIONALITY: Argentina

YEAR: 2018

GENRE: Documentary

LANGUAGE: Spanish

COLOR / B&W: Color

GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adult

SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE

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