The Portraitist(2013)
El Retratista
A documentary on freedom and childhood. The history of a dream truncated by dictatorship. The tale of a teacher killed and forgotten at home, whose legacy reappears after decades on the other side of the ocean.
The Portraitist Synopsis
During the 30s, the young Catalan teacher Antoni Benaiges takes office at a rural school in northern Spain. Antoni has a simple project: he wants to teach his pupils to write and to be free through the use of the printing press. But his dream ends very soon. An individual and collective story in memory of the victims of the Franco's repression.
The Portraitist (2013) is a documentary and history film directed by Alberto Bougleux, released on October 1, 2013 with a runtime of 52m. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Alberto Bougleux
- Writers:
- Alberto Bougleux, Sergi Bernal
- Status:
- Released
The Portraitist (2013) Trailer
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The Portraitist Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Portraitist – Frequently Asked Questions
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The Portraitist (2013) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
When was The Portraitist released?
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The Portraitist was released on October 1, 2013 and runs for 52m.
Is The Portraitist worth watching?
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The Portraitist (2013) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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