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Artpress Dossier on Raoul Ruiz and 18th-Century Cinema

publication · 2026-04-24

The March 1987 issue of Artpress features a dossier on Chilean filmmaker Raoul Ruiz, exploring his approach to cinema through the lens of the 18th century. The dossier suggests that engaging with Ruiz requires abandoning the idea of taking stock, as there is no Ruizian here and now.

Key facts

  • Dossier on Raoul Ruiz published in Artpress
  • Issue date: March 1987
  • Theme: 'vers un cinéma du dix-huitième siècle' (toward an 18th-century cinema)
  • Raoul Ruiz is a Chilean filmmaker
  • The text states there is no Ruizian 'here and now'

Entities

Artists

  • Raoul Ruiz

Institutions

  • Artpress

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