For the First Time - 1967

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.

9min
1967
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.2/10

About For the First Time

For the First Time Overview

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.

Runtime: 9min

Extra details

Original Title: Por primera vez
Original Language: Spanish; Castilian
Directed By: Octavio Cortázar
Production Companies
Lombarda Industria CinematograficaICAICInstituto Cubano del Arte e Industrias Cinematográficos (ICAIC)