Movie Description:
Ernesto `Che` Guevara de la Serna represents one of the most enduring images of a political leader. His legendary character has been aninspiration for millions, yet many condemn him- sometimes bitterly. For allhe is a subjectof controversy and passion. This fasinating film examines the myth of the "most idolized revolutionaryof the 20th century", and contains: Hisvoyage of discovery throughLatin America The meeting with Fidel Castro, when an instantaneous friendship was born. Histravels around the world asCuba`s ambassador, sent by Casro to meetKrushchev, Nasser, Nehru, Tito, Mao.... His days asvictorious leader of guerrilla warfare and a cold_bloodedrevolutionary. His various disguises worthy of a Hollywood thriller. Thedisastrous episode in the Congo. Film footage of his tragic end in Bolivia at the age of 39. SPECIAL BONUS FEATURE In the documentary Tracing Che, aCanadian film director goes in search ofthe man behind the myth, re-creating thelegendary road trip through South Americaon an old Norton motorcycle thatChe documented in The Motorcycle Diaries. On the way, heencounters many of Che`s familyand friends- including the friend who took the trip with him-who shed light on the truth behind this icon of the 20th century. This is a filmthat discovers humanity, passion, and the free spirit of a young 22 year oldwhose eyes were forced open on a relentless road trip.
