Picturing a Revolution

Bonjour Mes Amis,

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As always, I’ve been staying up late and fishing the ‘net for the flashing, magical treasures you’ve come to expect from our sleepless trollings on this sea of dreams.

My latest find is a film called KORDAVISION: The Man Who Shot Che Guevara.

Having read a number of books about and by Mr. Guevara, I’ve been compelled to watch a number of films about the man as well. Of course, I thought this flick would be a doc that focused specifically on Guevara’s last days in Bolivia and his subsequent execution.

I was totally wrong.

Millions of posters and T-shirts all over the world have been adorned with the same iconic image of Che Guevara, but it remains a footnote that this ubiquitous image was based on a photograph taken by famous Cuban photographer Alberto ‘Korda’ Diaz. This film profiles Diaz, telling the story of his life, his career, and the infamous photograph known as ‘Guerillero heroico.’

~ Cammila Albertson, All Movie Guide

Here is the trailer…

This is a really interesting take on the Cuban Revolution, the mythologizing of Guevara and the power of images.

Ladies and gentlemen, The Sleepless Film Festival Presents – KORDAVISION:The Man Who Shot Che Guevara

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Joe Nolan <3