What is The Recourse to the Method?
The Recourse to the Method is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1978
- Release date
- Jun 6, 1978
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The Recourse to the Method is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama.
Should you watch it?
“An early 1900s Latin American dictator transitions from a charming despot to a tyrannical ruler.”
- Based on the novel by Alejo Carpentier
- Entered into the 1978 Cannes Film Festival
- Runtime is two hours and forty-four minutes
Watch it if you are interested in historical dramas about Latin American politics.
The film depicts the increasingly cruel rule of a dictator after World War I.
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When was the film released?
The film was released in 1978, with a Mexican release date of June 6, 1978.
What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime of the film is two hours and forty-four minutes.
What is the film based on?
It is based on the 1974 novel of the same name written by Alejo Carpentier.
Did the film receive any notable festival selections?
Yes, it was entered into the 1978 Cannes Film Festival.
Was the film submitted for any Academy Awards?
It was selected as the Cuban entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 51st Academy Awards.