The Liberator

"His army never conquered. It liberated."

2013 1h 59m ES

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★6.8TMDB · 164

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Bolívar was instrumental in Latin America’s struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire, and is today considered one of the most influential politicians and emancipators in American history. Libertador is told from the viewpoint of Bolívar, portrayed by Ramírez, about his quests and epic military campaigns, which covered twice the territory Alexander the Great conquered, and his vision to unify South America.

“His army never conquered. It liberated.”

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Cast

Edgar Ramírez
Simón Bolívar
María Valverde
María Teresa Bolívar
Iwan Rheon
Daniel O'Leary
Danny Huston
Torkington
Imanol Arias
Juan Domingo de Monteverde
Gary Lewis
James Rooke
Juana Acosta
Manuela Saenz
Leandro Arvelo
Fernando

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Alberto Arvelo
Writers: Timothy J. Sexton
Languages: Spanish, French, English
Countries: Spain, Venezuela

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MONEY

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Mid-budget at $50M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Spanish, French, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Spain, Venezuela.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Alberto Arvelo, shot by Xavi Giménez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Gustavo Dudamel. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Tariq Anwar shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Edgar Ramírez and María Valverde and Iwan Rheon carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Alberto Arvelo directs. Xavi Giménez behind the camera. Gustavo Dudamel scores. Tariq Anwar cuts. Produced in Spain, Venezuela. Dialogue in Spanish, French, English.

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1Mid-budget at $50M — the now-extinct middle tier of Hollywood.
2Released 13 years ago.
3Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Spanish, French, English.
4International production across 2 countries: Spain, Venezuela.
5Directed by Alberto Arvelo, shot by Xavi Giménez. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Gustavo Dudamel. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Tariq Anwar shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Edgar Ramírez and María Valverde and Iwan Rheon carry the top of the cast.
9Marketing tagline: "His army never conquered. It liberated.".
10IMDB entry: tt2387513 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.