Leobardo López Aretche

Known for: Directing

Born: December 31, 1941 in Mexico City, Mexico - Died: July 23, 1970

Leobardo López Aretche was a Mexican film director and cinematographer, renowned for his documentary El Grito (1968), which provides a compelling account of the Mexican student movement of 1968. This film stands as a significant historical record, capturing the events leading up to and including the Tlatelolco massacre. López Aretche's dedication to documenting social movements has left a lasting impact on Mexican cinema.

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