Madrid (2002)
Robinson Crusoe Island (1999)

May 11, 2011 - 7:30 pm

Billy Wilder Theater

Madrid (2002)

Directed by Patricio Guzmán

Guzmán, who studied cinema in Madrid, where he also fled in 1973 after the coup, sets aside politics (sort of) to compose this charming, playful, savory ode to his second home. Eschewing the obvious tourist attractions, Guzmán guides us through the city’s maze of streets, sharing personal anecdotes that resonate with the rich history and rhythms of the neighborhoods he visits. His affection for the city and Madrileños themselves shine through in every shot.

Screenwriter: Patricio Guzmán. Presented in Spanish dialogue with English subtitles. DigiBeta, Color, 41 min.

Robinson Crusoe Island (La isla de Robinson Crusoe) (1999)

Directed by Patricio Guzmán

Guzmán was 13-years-old and living in Valparaiso, Chile when he discovered Daniel Defoe's novel "Robinson Crusoe." In 1999, he made Robinson Crusoe Island on the real Robinson Island off the coast of Chile, which he had long believed fictitious. A meditation on the legend and odyssey of Crusoe as contrasted with the actual island, the film is also a travelogue of Guzman's adventures there.

Screenwriter: Patricio Guzmán. Presented in Spanish and English dialogue. DigiBeta, Color, 45 min.

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Patricio Guzmán: The Watchful Eye

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Robinson Crusoe Island (La isla de Robinson Crusoe) (1999)

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Madrid (2002)
Robinson Crusoe Island (1999)