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Documentaries of the 1990s

Ricardo, Miriam y Fidel

Year1997
Running time90 min
Directed byChristian Frei
Made inSwitzerland
See it on en.wikipedia.org

At a glance

Ricardo, Miriam y Fidel is a 1997 feature-length documentary by Swiss director Christian Frei. The film centers on Miriam Martínez and her father, Ricardo Martínez, a Cuban revolutionary. Their family relationship is marked by a conflict between the possibility of leaving for the United States and their belief in revolutionary ideas. The film premiered at the Swiss film festival Visions du Réel. Frei made this as his first feature-length documentary, and he is also its maker and producer. The documentary runs for 90 minutes and is listed as an English-language film from Switzerland. Its focus on a father and daughter facing different pressures gives viewers a personal lens on questions of emigration and political conviction. The film is identified as a documentary film released in 1997.

Who it is for

It may suit viewers interested in family portraits shaped by political belief and emigration. Students exploring documentary filmmaking may also note that this was Christian Frei’s first feature-length film.

What is good

  • Portrait of Miriam Martínez and her father
  • Explores emigration and revolutionary faith
  • 90-minute feature-length documentary
  • Premiere at Visions du Réel

What to know first

  • Listed language is English
  • The subject centers on one family

Verdict

Ricardo, Miriam y Fidel combines a family portrait with a conflict over emigration and revolutionary ideas. Its 90-minute runtime and focus on Miriam and Ricardo Martínez make those themes central to the film.

Details

Year
1997wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Runtime
90 minwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Director
Christian Freiwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
Country
Switzerlandwikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026
IMDb
tt0120015wikidata.org · 3 Oct 2026

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