Carlos Fuentes At home in the Americas /
The writings of Carlos Fuentes-a Mexican novelist and playwright who combines a deep awareness of history and national identity with experimental narrative techniques to develop his themes-have had a powerful effect on contemporary Latin American literature. In this program, Fuentes, the son of a di...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Infobase., Stromboli Productions (Firm) |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | Spanish |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2006], c1999.
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| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (28 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Series: |
Profiles (New York, N.Y.)
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| Summary: |
The writings of Carlos Fuentes-a Mexican novelist and playwright who combines a deep awareness of history and national identity with experimental narrative techniques to develop his themes-have had a powerful effect on contemporary Latin American literature. In this program, Fuentes, the son of a diplomat, discusses subjects such as the influence of politics on his life, his deep feelings for Mexico, and his writing career, which has brought him international acclaim. |
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| Item Description: |
Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on July 08, 2006. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Fuentes' Childhood in Mexico (1:32) -- Fuentes' Youth in Chile (3:01) -- Fuentes' Family Influences (2:44) -- In Adoration of Women and Films (2:06) -- Impact of Poor Urban Planning in Mexico (2:12) -- Club of the Miserable Ones (2:02) -- Mexico's Art and Literature (2:59) -- National and Universal Themes (1:57) -- Fuentes on Modern Mexico (2:17) -- Fuentes on Spanish Influence (1:49) -- Past and Future of Latin American Literature (2:34) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. The writings of Carlos Fuentes-a Mexican novelist and playwright who combines a deep awareness of history and national identity with experimental narrative techniques to develop his themes-have had a powerful effect on contemporary Latin American literature. In this program, Fuentes, the son of a diplomat, discusses subjects such as the influence of politics on his life, his deep feelings for Mexico, and his writing career, which has brought him international acclaim. 13 & up. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. In Spanish. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (28 min.) : sd., col., digital file. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Audience: |
13 & up. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |