The General (2010)

1h 23m

Running Time

Plot.

The glimpse into the life of Mexican President Plutarco Elias Calles. Past and present collide as filmmaker Natalia Almada brings to life audio recordings she inherited about her great-grandfather, General Plutarco Elías Calles, a revolutionary general who became president of Mexico in 1924. Time is blurred in this visually arresting portrait of a family and country living under the shadows of the past.

Where to Watch.

Subs

Currently The General is available for streaming online, rent, buy or watch for free on: OVID

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Cast & Crew.

Natalia Almada

Director / Writer

Daniela Alatorre

Producer

Shahzad Ismaily

Composer

Marc Ribot

Composer

John Zorn

Composer

Chuy Chávez

Cinematographer

Details.

Release Date
December 3, 2010

Original Name
El General

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 23m

Genres
Documentary

Last updated: 2025-02-12

This Movie Is About.

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Wiki.

Filmworks XXIII: El General is a film score by American composer John Zorn for Natalia Almada's documentary El General which depicts Mexican politician Plutarco Elías Calles. It is the twenty-third album of Zorn's Filmworks series.