Personal Che
Many films have sought to reveal the truth behind the Che Guevara myth. This documentary does just the opposite: it explores the myth behind the truth. Different people around the globe reinterpret the legend of Che Guevara at will: from the rebel living in Hong Kong fighting Chinese domination, to the German neonazi preaching revolution and the Castro-hating Cuban. Their testimonies prove that the Argentinean revolutionary's historical impact reverberates still. But like with all legends, each sees what he will, in often contradictory perspectives.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Released
- 2007
Details
Release year: 2007
Storyline
Many films have sought to reveal the truth behind the Che Guevara myth. This documentary does just the opposite: it explores the myth behind the truth. Different people around the globe reinterpret the legend of Che Guevara at will: from the rebel living in Hong Kong fighting Chinese domination, to the German neonazi preaching revolution and the Castro-hating Cuban. Their testimonies prove that the Argentinean revolutionary's historical impact reverberates still. But like with all legends, each sees what he will, in often contradictory perspectives.
Top credits
- Jon Lee Anderson — Self
- Paul Berman — Self
- Jorge Castañeda — Self
- Douglas Duarte — Self