Movie Description
Cuentos patrióticos
(1997)Overview
The video shows the artist walking in circles around the flagpole (“Madre Patria”) in Zócalo, Mexico City’s monumental central square, which is flanked by government institutions. This work relates to a storied incident that took place during the Mexican government’s brutal oppression of the 1968 student uprising in Mexico City.
Featured Crew
- Director : Francis Alÿs
- Cast : Francis Alÿs
Cast
Man Walking Around Flagpole
Facts
Original TitleCuentos patrióticos
Status Released
Release Information
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1997-08-13
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 00h 25m
Homepagehttps://francisalys.com/cuentos-patrioticos/