Intertidal Zone
Originally released in 1980. Intertidal Zone is a feature film. directed by Lyn Sorto. At just 14 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jorge Cañénguez and Manuel Sorto
Synopsis
La Zona Intertidal was made at a time when terrorist acts from both state and paramilitary were the order of the day in El Salvador and shaped the global perception of the country. Instead of the agitprop montages that characterized the political cinema of Latin America in the 1960s and ‘70s, this film is dominated by a feeling of deceptive calm: a beach, lapping waves, a man reading in a hammock, two men in conversation... The violence that breaks into these scenes is hinted at more than it is depicted. Only a closing text panel dedicating the film to the murdered teachers of El Salvador establishes a clear political context. LA ZONA INTERTIDAL was shown at the Short Film Festival Oberhausen in 1982 and awarded one of the main prizes by the International Jury. The festival program listed a “Grupo los Vagos” as the author of the film, a four-member collective that had begun working together in 1969 as the theater collective Taller de Los Vagos and later switched to the medium of film.
Quick Facts
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Intertidal Zone about?
La Zona Intertidal was made at a time when terrorist acts from both state and paramilitary were the order of the day in El Salvador and shaped the global perception of the country. Instead of the a...
Who directed Intertidal Zone?
Intertidal Zone was directed by Lyn Sorto.
How long is Intertidal Zone?
Intertidal Zone has a runtime of 0 hours and 14 minutes (14 minutes total).
When was Intertidal Zone released?
Intertidal Zone was released on January 1, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Intertidal Zone?
The main cast of Intertidal Zone includes Jorge Cañénguez, Manuel Sorto.