The Memory of Cinema: A Film About Fernando Méndez-Leite
A look at the life and work of Spanish filmmaker and film critic Fernando Méndez-Leite, as he writes his memoirs and a novel with autobiographical resonances.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | La memoria del cine: una película sobre Fernando Méndez-Leite |
| Year | 2023 |
| Country | Spain |
| Genre | Documentary, History |
| Director | Moisés Salama |
| Runtime | 92 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (5 votes) |
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The film constructs its portrait through the quiet, deliberate act of Méndez-Leite writing, relying on personal archives and film clips to explore the inseparability of a critic's life from the art form he chronicles. It builds a bridge between personal recollection and the collective memory of Spanish cinema.
What lingers after viewing is a profound appreciation for the custodians of film history. This is a gentle, intellectual journey for those who believe cinema is as much about thought as it is about image. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Moisés Salama
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Best enjoyed in a quiet setting, with an analytical and reflective mindset.
🎭 Cast
Fernando Méndez-Leite
Self - Filmmaker
Héctor Alterio
Self - Actor
Alberto Ammann
Self - Actor
Mariano Barroso
Self - Filmmaker
Ana Belén
Self - Actress
Fiorella Faltoyano
Self - Actress
Fernando Franco
Self - Film Editor
José Luis García Sánchez
Self - Filmmaker
Carmelo Gómez
Self - Actor
Manuel Gutiérrez Aragón
Self - Filmmaker
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