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Portable Country (1979)

Movie ★ 7.0 102 min

Portable Country is a classical Venezuelan film about the urban guerrilla. Based on the novel of the same name, written by Adriano González León, the film centers on Andrés Barazarte, a disillusioned man from a wealthy landowning family, who grapples with his personal and political identity in the midst of Venezuela's tumultuous social changes and engages in the guerrilla. He reflects on his life, his family's decline, and the broader struggle for power in a country torn between tradition and revolution.The story unfolds as Andrés is tasked with transporting a mysterious package. This journey becomes a metaphor for his search for meaning and a confrontation with his family’s, and his country's, violent past. His recollections weave together with present events, creating a complex tapestry of memory and history.

Antonio Llerandi Writer Iván Feo Writer Adriano González León Writer Iván Feo Director

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Quick facts

Released
January 24, 1979
Runtime
102 min
IMDb
tt0079707
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Studio
Ficciones Producciones Cinematográficas C.A.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Portable Country about?
Portable Country is a classical Venezuelan film about the urban guerrilla. Based on the novel of the same name, written by Adriano González León, the film centers on Andrés Barazarte, a disillusioned man from a wealthy landowning family, who grapples with his personal and political identity in the midst of Venezuela's tumultuous social changes and engages in the guerrilla. He reflects on his life, his family's decline, and the broader struggle for power in a country torn between tradition and revolution.The story unfolds as Andrés is tasked with transporting a mysterious package. This journey becomes a metaphor for his search for meaning and a confrontation with his family’s, and his country's, violent past. His recollections weave together with present events, creating a complex tapestry of memory and history.
Who directed Portable Country?
Portable Country was directed by Iván Feo.
Who stars in Portable Country?
Portable Country stars Héctor Duvauchelle, Iván Feo, Eliseo Perera, Alejandra Pinedo.
When was Portable Country released?
Portable Country is a 1979 drama, history film.
Where can I watch Portable Country?
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