# Che: Part One (2008)

> Steven Soderbergh’s disciplined revolutionary biopic follows Che Guevara’s transformation from Cuban expeditionary fighter into a decisive guerrilla leader.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/4270

## Facts

- Runtime: 134 min
- Genres: Drama, History, War
- Director: Steven Soderbergh
- Cast: Benicio del Toro, Demián Bichir, Santiago Cabrera, Vladimir Cruz, Alfredo de Quesada, Jsu Garcia, Kahlil Méndez, Elvira Mínguez
- TMDB rating: 6.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0892255/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: brutal
- Mood: serious, austere, immersive, historical film night, political cinema viewing

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