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Final Absolution: History of a Photograph

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During a military uprising known as “El Porteñazo”, a priest is photographed while trying to help a soldier wounded in combat. The photo travels the world and is awarded the most important prizes in photojournalism, such as the Pulitzer Prize and the World Press. Throughout this documentary, photographers, editors and witnesses reveal various aspects surrounding that image: who is the priest, who was its author, the events that surrounded the photographic event, what was its political role and what said image represents in the history of Venezuelan journalism. Additionally, it allows the presentation of other photographs, some unpublished, that Rondón managed to capture in those difficult moments.

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VenezuelaPulitzer PrizePhotojournalismMilitary UprisingShort FilmEl PorteñazoWorld Press Photo

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What is Final Absolution: History of a Photograph (2010) about?

During a military uprising known as “El Porteñazo”, a priest is photographed while trying to help a soldier wounded in combat. The photo travels the world and is awarded the most important prizes in photojournalism, such as the Pulitzer Prize and the World Press. Throughout this documentary, photographers, editors and witnesses reveal various aspects surrounding that image: who is the priest, who…

Who stars in Final Absolution: History of a Photograph?

Final Absolution: History of a Photograph stars Fernando Llano, Tulio Ramirez, Ramon J. Velasquez, Román Chalbaud, Robertina González. The film was directed by Juan Carlos Solórzano.

How long is Final Absolution: History of a Photograph?

Final Absolution: History of a Photograph has a runtime of 25 min and premiered in 2010.

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