Summaries

A biography of the celebrated Mexican writer and diplomat, Carlos Fuentes, who has specialized in "crossing borders," and attempting to bridge the differences between Latin America and the U.S.

Writer, diplomat and lecturer Carlos Fuentes freely discusses his views on art, sex, and politics in this one-hour public television biography. Fuentes reveals the special places and events that fired his writer's imagination. Includes readings by Carlos Fuentes. Interviews with novelist William Styron and actress Jane Fonda who appears in the movie version of the Fuentes' novel, "The Old Gringo."—Anonymous

Details

Keywords
  • mexico
  • character name in title
  • border
  • literature
Genres
  • Biography
Release date May 6, 1989
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Mexico City, Distrito Federal, Mexico
Production companies KQED Novel Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h
Color Color
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