---
title: "Portable Country"
year: 1979
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/portable-country-1979"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 335904
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 102
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Portable Country (1979) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/portable-country-1979

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Portable Country is a film first released in 1979. Catalogued under Drama, History. Produced and broadcast by Ficciones Producciones Cinematográficas C.A.. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A disillusioned heir confronts revolution as he transports a mysterious package through turbulent Venezuela."

### Why Watch
- Explores Venezuela’s social upheaval through a personal lens
- Based on Adriano González León’s acclaimed novel
- Features a compelling portrait of urban guerrilla life

### Caveats & Content Note
- Its deliberate pacing may challenge viewers seeking rapid thrills
- The historical context may be less familiar to non‑Venezuelan audiences
- Tone & Suitability: The film’s serious tone and political themes make it suited for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: political, introspective, historical, gritty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Antonio Llerandi, Iván Feo
- **Networks / Studios**: Ficciones Producciones Cinematográficas C.A.

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Héctor Duvauchelle** as *Salvador Barazarte*
- **Iván Feo** as *Andrés Barazarte*
- **Eliseo  Perera** as *León Perfecto Barazarte*
- **Alejandra Pinedo** as *Delia*
- **Silvia Santelices** as *Ernestina Barazarte*
- **Ibsen Martínez** as *José Eladio Barazarte*
- **Nardy Fernández** as *Hortensia Barazarte*
- **Eduardo Gil** as *Nicolasito Barazarte*
- **Fernando Gómez** as *Epifanio Barazarte*
- **Fausto Verdial** as *Eliseo Quintero*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the main character's background?
The protagonist, Andrés Barazarte, comes from a wealthy landowning family and feels disillusioned.

### Q: What motivates Andrés throughout the film?
He grapples with his personal and political identity amid Venezuela’s social changes and joins the urban guerrilla.

### Q: Is the film based on existing material?
Yes, it adapts the novel 'Portable Country' by Adriano González León.

### Q: What genre best describes the film?
It is classified as a drama and history film focusing on urban guerrilla themes.

### Q: How long is the runtime?
The film runs approximately 1 hour and 42 minutes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Portable Country — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/335904)

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