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Perseverancia. Un ensayo documental sobre Tomás Sánchez
2024 | Color | 108:00

A portrait of the life and work of Tomás Sánchez, one of the most important living Latin American artists today. It traces his life from his birth in Cuba, his childhood, his youth, his time at the National Art School, the "Volumen Uno" group, the 1980 Joan Miró Prize, his exile in Mexico first, then in Miami and in Costa Rica. His meditation and reflections accompany the presentation of his impressive work.


Country: México
Direction: Martín Méndez; Juan Carlos
Script: Martín; Juan Carlos
Production: Gustavo Ángel, Martín; Juan Carlos
Photography: Valdés; Emilio, Barbabosa; Federico
Sound: Barberis; Matías, López Mancheva; Valeria
Music: Sánchez Maher; Andrés, Reyes; Gus
Cast:Sánchez; Tomás, Bedia; José, Bruguera; Tania, Sullivan; Edward, Pérez Monzón; Gustavo, Cernuda; Ramón, Fors; José, Martín; Zacarías, Damian; Carol
Participation year at FICM: 2024

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