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.
Reviews
“A journey through a fruitful friendship between cinema and literature.” – Adolfo C. Martínez, La Nación
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Pragda subjects
Biography
Cinema Studies
Culture + Identity
History
Latin American Studies
Literature
South America
Visual Arts
Keywords
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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
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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