Lezama Lima: Soltar la lengua (2020)

Plot Summary

As the author of one of the most influential novels in Latin American literature, Paradiso (1966), the Cuban José Lezama Lima is considered a major figure in his country. In this documentary, the director and writer Ernesto Fundora, carries out a study on the author's life through the testimonies of a long list of writers, artists and personalities close to him. The result is a film that explores his work, but also pays a heartfelt tribute to his immeasurable figure.

Movie Details

Original Title

Lezama Lima: Soltar la lengua

Status

released

Original Language

es

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