---
title: "The Recourse to the Method"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-recourse-to-the-method-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 198512
imdb_id: null
status: "Unknown"
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Recourse to the Method (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-recourse-to-the-method-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Recourse to the Method is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An early 1900s Latin American dictator transitions from a charming despot to a tyrannical ruler."

### Why Watch
- Based on the novel by Alejo Carpentier
- Entered into the 1978 Cannes Film Festival

### Caveats & Content Note
- Runtime is two hours and forty-four minutes
- Tone & Suitability: The film depicts the increasingly cruel rule of a dictator after World War I.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: historical, political, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released in 1978, with a Mexican release date of June 6, 1978.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The runtime of the film is two hours and forty-four minutes.

### Q: What is the film based on?
It is based on the 1974 novel of the same name written by Alejo Carpentier.

### Q: Did the film receive any notable festival selections?
Yes, it was entered into the 1978 Cannes Film Festival.

### Q: 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.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Recourse to the Method — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/198512)
- [The Recourse to the Method - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Recourse_to_the_Method)

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