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The Liberator

The Liberator

Drama · History · 2013

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.

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The Liberator

“His army never conquered. It liberated.”

2013 Drama · History 1h 59m

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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.

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Directed by

Alberto Arvelo

Written by

Timothy J. Sexton

Edgar Ramírez

Edgar Ramírez

Simón Bolívar

María Valverde

María Valverde

María Teresa Bolívar

Iwan Rheon

Iwan Rheon

Daniel O'Leary

Danny Huston

Danny Huston

Torkington

Imanol Arias

Imanol Arias

Juan Domingo de Monteverde

Gary Lewis

Gary Lewis

James Rooke

Juana Acosta

Juana Acosta

Manuela Saenz

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The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Ambition earns the room.”

The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Importance has entered the chat.”

The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.