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To the Victory at Last

1997 · 95 min

A sober, earnest historical portrait that moves patiently through a life, feeling educational and somewhat distant rather than gripping.

Directed by
Juan Carlos Desanzo
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
José Luis Alfonzo, Mauro Altschuler, Simón Andreu
Overview
The story of Che Guevara, featuring episodes from his childhood, his career as a medical student and work with lepers, and finally his life as a militant and guerrilla fighter.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Juan Carlos Desanzo
Genres
Drama, History
Starring
José Luis Alfonzo, Mauro Altschuler, Simón Andreu
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    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • politics
    • rebellion
    • justice
    • identity
    • coming-of-age
    Places
    None
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • nonlinear
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence mild
    • Sex mild
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action3
    Horror0
    Humour1
    Realism8
    Romance1
    Tension4
    Darkness5
    Complexity5
    Emotional weight6

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    Genres
    drama, history
    Directed by
    Juan Carlos Desanzo
    Starring
    José Luis Alfonzo, Mauro Altschuler, Simón Andreu, Elvis Antezana, Blanca Rosa Blanco, Juan Ricardo Bolster, Yayo Caceres, Víctor Hugo Carrizo
    Runtime
    95 min
    Country
    Argentina, Spain
    Languages
    Spanish

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