The Wave (Redes) November 18, 2010

Part of the BAMcinématek series World Cinema Foundation

Directed by Fred Zinnemann, Emilio Gomez Muriel
With Silvio Hernandez, David Valle Gonzalez

(1936) 61min

Pioneering modernist photographer Paul Strand shot, produced, and supervised this powerful blend of documentary and drama about a fishermen’s strike in Mexico, directed by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Fred Zinnemann (High Noon, From Here to Eternity) and Emilio Gómez Muriel. Featuring a non-professional cast of actual local fishermen, and Strand's spectacular photography, Zinnemann described this singular work as “the first (and last) of its kind.” In Spanish with English titles.

BAM Rose Cinemas
General Admission: $12
BAM Cinema Club members: $7

Official Website: http://bam.org/view.aspx?pid=2737