Jorge Batlle: Between Heaven and Hell (Spanish: Jorge Batlle: entre el cielo y el infierno) is a 2024 Uruguayan documentary filmed and directed by Federico Lemos. It compiles the life of Uruguayan lawyer, journalist and politician Jorge Batlle Ibáñez (1927–2016); in particular, it displays the historical, political, economic and social events that took place during his presidency (1 March 2000 to 1 March 2005), with special emphasis on the 2002 crisis.[1]
| Jorge Batlle: Between Heaven and Hell | |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Jorge Batlle: entre el cielo y el infierno |
| Directed by | Federico Lemos |
| Written by | Federico Lemos |
| Narrated by | Gerardo Caetano |
Production company | Medio & Medio Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Uruguay |
| Language | Spanish |
Living presidents Julio María Sanguinetti, Luis Alberto Lacalle Herrera and José Mujica contribute extensively to this film, as well as notable economists such as Danilo Astori and Alberto Bensión, First Lady Mercedes Menafra, and many former cabinet members, collaborators and witnesses.[2][3]
References
edit- ^ "Las luces y sombras del expresidente uruguayo Jorge Batlle centran un biopic documental". EFE (in Spanish). 26 May 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
- ^ Lagos, José Gabriel (22 May 2024). "Pobre presidente: el documental Jorge Batlle, entre el cielo y el infierno". la diaria (in Spanish). Retrieved 30 July 2024.
- ^ "Entrevista central con el director Federico Lemos y Raúl "Mono" Batlle". El Espectador (in Spanish). En Perspectiva. 23 May 2024. Retrieved 23 July 2024.
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