Héctor the Weaver
Originally released in 2001. Héctor the Weaver is a documentary film. directed by José Pedro Charlo. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Héctor Rodríguez (1918-1996) was one of the outstanding figures in the people's movement in Uruguay. He was a textile worker and also a member of parliament for the Communist Party, and he was expelled from their ranks in the 1950s. He was a journalist, a militant activist and a political prisoner, and a key force in trade union unity and left wing politics in Uruguay. His life was bound up with some of the most important events in the history of this country after 1930. As well as Héctor's own testimony we have the voices of textile workers, intellectuals, union members and politicians, in a rich mixture of archive film and photographs.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 5, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
User Rating
9.5/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Uruguay
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Avril
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Héctor the Weaver about?
Héctor Rodríguez (1918-1996) was one of the outstanding figures in the people's movement in Uruguay. He was a textile worker and also a member of parliament for the Communist Party, and he was ex...
Who directed Héctor the Weaver?
Héctor the Weaver was directed by José Pedro Charlo.
How long is Héctor the Weaver?
Héctor the Weaver has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Héctor the Weaver released?
Héctor the Weaver was released on April 5, 2001 in theaters.