Acting

Rafael Salvatore

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Known For

Puente AlsinaPuente Alsina · 1935
Puente Alsina
9.01935
MovieDrama
Rich man's daughter throws over her nerdy boyfriend when she gets a taste of the real thing from one of her daddy's construction workers. Meanwhile, there's a crooked labor contractor posing as an agitator and trying to provoke a strike.
Don FulgencioDon Fulgencio · 1950
Don Fulgencio
7.01950
MovieComedy
The adventures of the man who had no childhood, smart for business, but a lover of innocent jokes.
Los padrinosLos padrinos · 1973
Los padrinos
6.61973
MovieComedy
A group of artists adopt a girl and take her to their shows.
The Beast Must DieThe Beast Must Die · 1952
The Beast Must Die
7.11952
MovieDramaThriller
A crime writer searching for the truth about a personal tragedy becomes involved in a murder investigation.
The Cumaná DevilThe Cumaná Devil · 1984
The Cumaná Devil
1984
MovieDocumentary
Venezuelan documentary that centers on Luis del Valle Hurtado, an artist from Cumaná, one of the first European settlements in the Americas, who, for over three decades, has embodied the Diablo de Cumaná (Cumaná Devil) during annual festivities. Del Valle's performance is a fusion of Indigenous, Spanish, and African influences, where he transforms into a drumming, dancing black Satan. His portrayal draws inspiration from various sources, including the myth of Saint Michael the Archangel, the behavior of cats—animals often linked to witchcraft—and his own dreams, creating a unique and personal interpretation of the devil. Through this ritualistic dance, the documentary delves into themes of cultural syncretism, identity, and the enduring power of traditional expressions in Venezuela.
Rosaura at 10 O'ClockRosaura at 10 O'Clock · 1958
Rosaura at 10 O'Clock
7.31958
MovieThrillerDrama
Out of the blue, a meek, old painter begins receiving love letters from Rosaura. This intrigues his fellow boarding house tenants, so they involve themselves into his relationship until one day the mysterious Rosaura appears.
El escuadrón azulEl escuadrón azul · 1937
El escuadrón azul
7.01937
MovieDrama
Young officer is tried for espionage when some documents turn up missing.
Tierra del FuegoTierra del Fuego · 1948
Tierra del Fuego
1948
MovieDrama
Several individual stories converge in the imposing setting of the southernmost tip of the continent, all of them involving a crisis of faith. Most of the important situations in the film are based on real episodes, such as the massacre of indigenous people perpetrated by the landowners in the area.

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The Cumaná DevilThe Cumaná Devil · 1984
The Cumaná Devil
1984
MovieDocumentary
Venezuelan documentary that centers on Luis del Valle Hurtado, an artist from Cumaná, one of the first European settlements in the Americas, who, for over three decades, has embodied the Diablo de Cumaná (Cumaná Devil) during annual festivities. Del Valle's performance is a fusion of Indigenous, Spanish, and African influences, where he transforms into a drumming, dancing black Satan. His portrayal draws inspiration from various sources, including the myth of Saint Michael the Archangel, the behavior of cats—animals often linked to witchcraft—and his own dreams, creating a unique and personal interpretation of the devil. Through this ritualistic dance, the documentary delves into themes of cultural syncretism, identity, and the enduring power of traditional expressions in Venezuela.

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