El camino de Santiago: Periodismo, cine y revolución

This documentary is presented by the ICAIC and produced by Grupo de Cine Insurgente and DOCA Documentalistas argentinos. It serves as a tribute to Santiago Álvarez, known for his innovative approach to Cuban newsreel images. The film reconstructs Álvarez's life and work through a layered storytelling technique, showcasing documentaries within documentaries and images within images.

The narrative reveals how Álvarez's artistic obsessions parallel those of his disciples. Both are driven to confront the realities of Cuba while engaging with broader global contexts. The film highlights the political dimensions of aesthetic choices, framing them as part of the revolutionary narrative.

For collectors interested in Latin American cinema, this documentary offers a valuable insight into a significant figure and the evolution of political documentary filmmaking in Cuba.