Ernesto Che Guevara: The Bolivian Diary
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Cast & Crew
Richard Dindo
Robert Kramer
Judith Burnett
Richard Dindo
Richard Dindo
Georg Janett
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Synopsis
October 9, 1967: Che Guevara is executed by the Bolivian Army (aided by the CIA). Guevara's diary, a detailed personal account of his futile 11-month attempt to foment revolution in Bolivia, is the basis of this portrait of one of the most compelling figureheads of the 20th century. Che's relationship with the mysterious Tania, his betrayal by local peasants, his battle with asthma, and his pain upon the death of comrades are recounted. Interviews with Bolivians who met Che during these final days testify to a man who embraced sacrifice for his ideals (and the sins of others). It is not the least bit ironic that the image of his handsome, bearded corpse, surrounded by smug army officers, recalls that of the martyred Christ, flanked by Roman soldiers.
Director
Richard Dindo
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Released in United States April 25, 1997
Released in United States September 4, 1996
Released in United States Summer September 4, 1996
Shown at Berlin International Film Festival (International Forum) February 9-20, 1995.
Shown at Santa Barbara International Film Festival March 6-19, 1997.
color
dialogue English and Spanish
subtitled
subtitled English
rtg MPAA NONE
Released in United States April 25, 1997 (Nuart; Los Angeles)
Released in United States September 4, 1996 (Film Forum; New York City)
Released in United States Summer September 4, 1996
