The Other Francisco

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Based on the novel Francisco by Anselmo Suárez y Romero, "The Other Francisco" is a socio-economic analysis of slavery and class struggle through the retelling of the original novel. The film contrasts the romantic conceptions of plantation life found in Suárez Romero's novel with a realistic expose of the actual historical conditions of slavery throughout the Americas. It offers a critical analysis of the novel, showing how the author's social background led to his use of particular dramatic structures to convey his liberal, humanitarian viewpoint.

  • Genre: Drama, History
  • Release Date: 1975-01-02
  • Runtime: 97 min
  • Country: Cuba
  • Language: Spanish
  • Status: Released
  • IMDb Rating: 6.3
The Other Francisco poster