For the First Time

For the First Time

9 mins | Documentary | Nov. 20, 1969

In 1967, Cuban documentary filmmaker Octavio Cortazar followed a projectionist whose mission was to show moving pictures to rural communities for the first time. Cortazar’s short film documents one audience’s response to its first film: Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times.

For the First Time

9 mins | Documentary | Nov. 20, 1969

For the First Time
In 1967, Cuban documentary filmmaker Octavio Cortazar followed a projectionist whose mission was to show moving pictures to rural communities for the first time. Cortazar’s short film documents one audience’s response to its first film: Charlie Chaplin’s Modern Times.
IMDb rating 7.2
Producers El Instituto Cubano, Lombarda Industria Cinematografica
Original title Por primera vez
Directors Octavio Cortázar
Writers Octavio Cortázar

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