The Other Francisco (1977)

• Drama
• History

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.

Rating

6.6 / 10 (9 votes)

Release date

June 30, 1977

Runtime

1h 37m

Language

Spanish

Director

Sergio Giral

Status

Released