BOSCH: A PRESIDENT AT THE IMPERIAL FRONTIER

Abstract

"The documentary is a part of the film industry. It is a cinematographic genre", states the recognized Dominican film critic, René Fortunato, when frequently asked about his line of work. His most recent production, the documentary Bosch: President in the Imperial Frontier renders homage to the first president elected democratically by the Dominican people after the fall of Trujillo. "Juan Bosch must be part of the historical, ethical, and moral heritage of the Dominican Nation. And he is treated as such in this documentary", confesses its creator.

"El documental es cine. Es un género cinematográfico", dice el reconocido cineasta dominicano René Fortunato, al contestar preguntas frecuentes que se le hacen en torno a su trabajo y su trayectoria. Su más reciente producción, el documental Bosch: presidente en la frontera imperial, es un homenaje al primer presidente elegido democráticamente por el pueblo dominicano tras la caída de Trujillo. "Juan Bosch debe ser patrimonio histórico, ético y moral de la Nación Dominicana. Y como tal, está tratado en este documental", confiesa su realizador.