Cristo
Originally released in 1954. Cristo is a documentary film. directed by Margarita Alexandre. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Fernando Rey, José María Seoane, and María Jesús Valdés
Synopsis
Cristo is the first feature film directed and produced by Margarita Alexandre and Rafael Torrecilla. Evoking the work of Luciano Emmer, this art documentary tells the story of the life of Jesus using only Spanish paintings. In close harmony with the montage, the photographic technique used by Juan Mariné for the filming gives movement to the paintings by Titian, El Greco and Rubens, while the presence of the voices of Fernando Rey, José María Seoane, María Jesús Valdés and other actors of the period give the characters a sense of entity. The film received the category of National Interest from the Censorship Board, undoubtedly more inspired by the film’s exaltation of the national artistic heritage and its religious subject matter than by its artistic aspirations.
Quick Facts
Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Altamira Films
- Cifesa
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cristo about?
Cristo is the first feature film directed and produced by Margarita Alexandre and Rafael Torrecilla. Evoking the work of Luciano Emmer, this art documentary tells the story of the life of Jesus usi...
Who directed Cristo?
Cristo was directed by Margarita Alexandre.
How long is Cristo?
Cristo has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Cristo released?
Cristo was released on January 1, 1954 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Cristo?
The main cast of Cristo includes Fernando Rey, José María Seoane, María Jesús Valdés, Carlos Muñoz, Félix Dafauce.