Of Great Events and Ordinary People 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 65 minutes
- Director
- Raúl Ruiz
- Network
- INA
What is Of Great Events and Ordinary People?
Of Great Events and Ordinary People is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Documentary.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1980
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 65 minutes
- Release date
- Feb 24, 1980
- Studios
- INA
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.5/10
- Episode runtime
- ~65 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- INA
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Of Great Events and Ordinary People is a film first released in 1980. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by INA. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A Chilean exile’s lens turns a French election documentary into a self‑referential maze.”
- Unique self‑referential documentary style
- Thought‑provoking exploration of media and politics
- Political conclusions remain vague
- Narrative can feel meandering
Watch it if you enjoy avant‑garde documentaries that prioritize form over straightforward narrative.
The film’s abstract, digressive approach may challenge viewers seeking conventional political analysis.
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What is the central focus of the film?
It follows a Chilean exile’s perspective on the 1978 French elections, but shifts into a meditation on documentary itself.
When was the film released?
It premiered on 24 February 1980 in France.
Who directed the documentary?
The film was directed by Ruiz, who was commissioned to capture the election.
How long is the documentary?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Does the film clearly state who won the election?
No, the outcome is left ambiguous, emphasizing the film’s self‑reflexive nature.
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