The Short Film Productivity in Modern Cinema. The Argentine Case

Abstract

We propose to analyze the participation of the short film in the Argentine modern cinema, in order to verify its early promoter role in the renewal but with the ultimate aim to transcend the traditional concept that postulates the short film as a mere stepping stone to feature films. The Argentine short film within the period 1950-1976 brought together various forms and functions, whether aesthetic or political. Putting into context the short film in different national cinemas in the world during that same stage supports our premises.