The Apostle

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Released November 09, 1917

Overview

Argentine animated film utilizing cutout animation, and the world's first animated feature film. Currently considered a lost film. Argentine president Hipólito Yrigoyen dreams about ascending to Olympus dressed as an apostle. He speaks with the gods about the deeds and misdeeds of the porteños, and how they laugh at him and every political program he sets up. A few congressmen appear, and express their positions. Yrigoyen discusses the level of chaos in the capital administration with the gods, and the government's financial situation. After the discussion, Yrigoyen asks Zeus for lightning bolts to cleanse Buenos Aires of immorality and corruption. Zeus grants his request; lightning bolts consume the city's main buildings, and Yrigoyen awakens.

Runtime

1h 10m


Origin Country

Argentina


Original Language

Spanish


Original Title

El apóstol


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Argentina

Spoken Languages

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    Cinematografía Valle

    Argentina

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    Estudios Cristiani

    Argentina

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