Sugar Cane Workers
Originally released in 1965. Sugar Cane Workers is a feature film. directed by Mario Handler. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
During the second half of the 1960s, the Unión de Trabajadores Azucareros de Artigas (UTAA) carried out a series of marches from the north of the country to Montevideo, demanding better living conditions for its workers. These mobilizations took place in a context of economic crisis in the country and growing political and social conflict. Filmmakers Mario Handler, Alberto Miller and Marcos Banchero recorded some of these mobilizations at the time, contributing to the visibility of this sector of society, whose conditions of exploitation had been unknown to the capital's gaze until then. Cañeros, by Mario Handler, records the 1965 march and was made within the framework of the Instituto de Cinematografía de la Universidad de la República.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sugar Cane Workers about?
During the second half of the 1960s, the Unión de Trabajadores Azucareros de Artigas (UTAA) carried out a series of marches from the north of the country to Montevideo, demanding better living con...
Who directed Sugar Cane Workers?
Sugar Cane Workers was directed by Mario Handler.
How long is Sugar Cane Workers?
Sugar Cane Workers has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).
When was Sugar Cane Workers released?
Sugar Cane Workers was released on January 1, 1965 in theaters.