The First Charge of the Machete
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The First Charge of the Machete is a historical drama that evokes the beginnings of the Ten Years' War in Cuba in October 1868. In the province of Oriente, a rebellion is organized against Spanish soldiers. With few weapons and ammunition, the revolutionary forces compensated by using machetes and guerrilla tactics.
Manuel Octavio Gómez
Manuel Octavio Gómez was a prolific Cuban director and writer. His 1971 film The Days of Water was shown at the 7th Moscow International Film Festival, where it won the FIPRESCI Prize.
