| Edition |
Widescreen. |
| Description |
1 DVD (86 min.) : sd., col. with b&w seq. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, all regions. |
| Language |
In Spanish and Yiddish with subtitles in English. |
| Cast |
Mirta Bogdasarian, Patrick dell 'Isola, Fernando Arman, Sylvina Bosco, Carlos Defeo, Brenda Howlin, Elisa Carricajo. |
| Credits |
Director of photography, Marcelo Iaccarino; editor, Alejandro Brodersohn; music, Marcelo Moguilevsky. |
| Note |
Originally released as a motion picture in 2008. |
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Based on the story La cámara oscura by Angélica Gorodischer. |
| Summary |
Gertrudis is a Jewish immigrant born on the docks when her parents' ship arrived in Argentina. She was reluctant to be photographed being dubbed ugly by her jealous brother. While married to an older rancher she was drawn to the photographer, handsome but physically impaired who was hired to photograph their ranch. The film uses live action, still photography, and a short piece of animation to convey the message of this film. |
| Source |
"Institutional purchase does not include public performance rights. To screen a film outside of the classroom, even when no admission is charged, you must contact NCJF to obtain a public performance license. A screening fee will likely apply"--License. Please see Electronic Resources Librarian for more information. License on file. |
| Subject |
Gorodischer, Angélica -- Film adaptations.
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Immigrants -- Drama.
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Brothers and sisters -- Drama.
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Self-perception -- Drama.
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Photography -- Drama.
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Motion pictures -- Argentina.
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Jews -- Argentina -- Drama.
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| Genre/Form |
Film adaptations.
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Feature films.
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Romance films.
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Motion pictures, Argentinian.
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DVD-Video discs.
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| Added Author |
Menis, María Victoria, 1954- Adapter. Screenwriter. Director.
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Fernández Murray, Alejandro. Adapter. Screenwriter.
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Menis, Héctor. Producer.
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Bogdasarian, Mirta. Actor.
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Dell'Isola, Patrick. Actor.
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Arman, Fernando. Actor.
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Bosco, Sylvina. Actor.
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Gorodischer, Angélica.
Author. Cámara oscura
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Moguilevsky, Marcelo. Composer.
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Cine Argentino (Firm) Producer.
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Todo Cine Producciones. Producer.
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Sophie Dulac Productions. Producer.
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National Center for Jewish Film. Distributor.
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| Note |
Title on container and disc: Camera obscura |
| ISBN |
1585874469 |
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9781585874460 |
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