El brigadista
The Castro revolution was just consolidating its power when, in 1961, over 100,000 students were sent from their schools into the countryside to teach the peasants there how to read. Coinciding with the Bay of Pigs invasion, in this docudrama, 15-year-old Mario (Salvador Wood) has come to a tiny village in the Zapata swamps and gradually wins the villagers over to his task. At the same time, he receives an education in the realities of rural life from the hard-working peasants.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1978 |
| Country | Cuba |
| Genre | Drama, War, History |
| Director | Octavio Cortázar |
| Runtime | 119 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (5 votes) |
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El brigadista has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.2/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1978. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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