Recabarren's Funerals (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1924, Recabarren's Funerals is a documentary film directed by Carlos Pellegrín, running about 8 minutes.
What it’s about. The funeral of the labor leader Luis Emilio Recabarren, which includes footage of Recabarren himself inside his coffin, along with scenes of the massive farewell. It features shots of the city of Santiago through which the procession traveled on its way to the General Cemetery, made up of hundreds of people, members of the Communist Party, and friends. The film culminates with the final farewell and speeches from various leaders, including Carlos Pellegrin (the film's director) on behalf of the Federation of Private Employees of Curicó; Recabarren's widow and second wife, the labor leader Teresa Flores; and numerous speeches from his party comrades. Following the 1973 military coup, the film disappeared until the German Federal Archive returned it to Chile in 2001.
Who’s in it. Recabarren's Funerals stars Luis Emilio Recabarren as Self (archival footage) and Carlos Pellegrín as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Recabarren's Funerals sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Recabarren's Funerals page.
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- Where can I watch Recabarren's Funerals (1924)?
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- Is Recabarren's Funerals worth watching?
- Recabarren's Funerals holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Recabarren's Funerals?
- Recabarren's Funerals stars Luis Emilio Recabarren and Carlos Pellegrín.
- When was Recabarren's Funerals released?
- Recabarren's Funerals was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 8 minutes.