Synopsis
An interview with the president of Chile conducted by Roberto Rossellini in 1971, but broadcast only after his death.
Interview with Salvador Allende: Power and Reason
1973 ‘Intervista a Salvatore Allende’ Directed by Roberto Rossellini, Emidio Greco
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Spoken Languages
Alternative Titles
La forza e la ragione, Intervista a Salvador Allende: La forza e la ragione
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TV
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Italy
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Italy
15 Sep 1973
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Reminded of this today as yet another democratically-elected Latin American socialist is deposed by fascists with the backing of international capital and its enforcement arm, the US government. I watched this a couple of years ago but the most striking thing I recall is Allende discussing how he hoped to be independent from the Soviet sphere and reliant on democratic institutions. We see again how that turns out. This interview is of course heartbreaking as it took place soon after Allende assumed the presidency, when the left brimmed with enthusiasm and optimism, and first aired only a few days before his assassination, but it ranges over a variety of topics and Allende demonstrates an erudition and humanism that has all but disappeared from global politics, thanks in no small part to the sorts of people who had him killed.
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This interview is a great snapshot of the incredible compassion and sense of justice Salvador Allende had and his willingness to fight for the freedom of Chile from imperialist powers for a more equitable and fair society. A true champion of left unity who genuinely believed in the power that citizens have as seen by his conviction to engage with the working class and stress the importance of political participation and education. It is honestly incredibly heartbreaking to see Allende speak on his views of the relationship between South America and the United States considering the fate that was soon to befall him brought on upon the CIA and the terrible regime that would soon be implemented shortly after his…
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It’s a pleasure to hear Allende speak, and reaffirm just how thoroughly he understood the situation in Latin America and its relationship with the United States and other imperialist powers. Essential viewing for those who still subscribe to the American propaganda that imperialism is a myth.
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If completing Rossellini's filmography means sitting through 45-minute political interviews then so be it!
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Como “material cinematográfico” no es muy especial, pero como entrevista es increíble. Absolutamente recomendada.
Strong 6
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Segue uma tradução bem aproximativa (e completamente amadora) da parte de um texto do Rossellini que foi publicado em dezembro de 1978 na edição 289/290 da Filmcritica, no ano seguinte de sua morte:
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No âmbito das operações de informação e de educação (aquela capaz de promover o pensamento) que persigo por 15 anos, através do cinema e da televisão, acho que já chegou a hora de lidar com Karl Marx. Não para propagá-lo, mas para torná-lo conhecido (do jeito que ele é objetivamente) às massas que se enfrentam por serem a favor ou contra ele.A primeira operação que realizo sobre isso é a produção de um filme cujo tratamento coloco abaixo. O título é Lavorare per l’umanità (Trabalhar…
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L'intervista approfondisce la vita e la passione politica di Allende, possibile anche grazie alla stima dell'ex Presidente cileno nei confronti di Rossellini. Il senso di rispetto è palpabile e reciproco nel corso di un'intervista che offre una preziosa testimonianza di una figura importantissima del Novecento.
Questo film fa parte di DocCorn, la rubrica sui documentari consigliati dalla redazione di Hot Corn.
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One of the most perfectly articulated political platforms I’ve ever seen, he’s the platonic ideal of a politician, absolutely no bullshit. Answers some very difficult questions - i was equal measures impressed and haunted by his response to the United States reaction to nationalization of Chile’s copper industry.
Was he naïve? His answer was clearly politically calculated, I’d be interested in his unguarded perspective
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Yo no sé mucho, pero me parece que la inteligencia política de este hombre era descomunal.
Que la entrevista acabe hablando del hombre del siglo XXI en los términos en los que lo hace, eso sí, me ha dejado bastante triste. Qué rabia de oportunidades perdidas.
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Una de las conversaciones más intelectuales que han sido grabadas, mostrando el potencial y el vasto conocimiento de Salvador Allende a manos de nada mas ni nada menos que Roberto Rossellini.
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