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Octavio Podestá

1988 · 21 min

A quiet, thoughtful portrait that lingers on sculpture and conversation, asking who gets to make and see art.

Directed by
Walter Tournier
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Octavio Podestá
Overview
A record of the works and reflections of this notable Uruguayan sculptor as a starting point to question the fate of art in our society, a question of how this artistic expression remains limited to a restricted area due to the lack of a true cultural policy.

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In the UKNo streaming, rental or purchase options known.
Directed by
Walter Tournier
Genres
Documentary
Starring
Octavio Podestá
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    adult
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    • documentary
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    Genres
    documentary
    Directed by
    Walter Tournier
    Written by
    Walter Tournier
    Starring
    Octavio Podestá
    Cinematography
    José María Ciganda
    Runtime
    21 min
    Country
    Uruguay
    Languages
    Spanish

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