The Story of Artigas_
In 1884, the famous painter Juan Manuel Blanes, from Uruguay, is asked to create a portrait of José Artigas. There is only one drawing of his face, done in his old age so Blanes must imagine what he looked like by reading up on his ideas and learning about his life.
Starring
Yamandú Cruz, Jorge Esmoris, Franklin Rodríguez
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The Story of Artigas was released 15 years ago in 2011.
Overview
In 1884, the famous painter Juan Manuel Blanes, from Uruguay, is asked to create a portrait of José Artigas. There is only one drawing of his face, done in h...
CAST (6)
YC
Yamandú Cruz
Blanes
Jorge Esmoris
Artigas
Franklin Rodríguez
Maximo Santos
GS
Gualberto Sosa
Ansina
Rodolfo Sancho
Larra / Calderón
Cristina Techera
Hermana de Artigas
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
114 min (1h 54m)
Country
UY
Rating
4.7/10 (6 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Story of Artigas about?
In 1884, the famous painter Juan Manuel Blanes, from Uruguay, is asked to create a portrait of José Artigas. There is only one drawing of his face, done in his old age so Blanes must imagine what he looked like by reading up on his ideas and learning about his life.
How long is The Story of Artigas?
The Story of Artigas has a runtime of 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Who stars in The Story of Artigas?
The cast of The Story of Artigas includes Yamandú Cruz, Jorge Esmoris, Franklin Rodríguez, Gualberto Sosa, Rodolfo Sancho.
What is the rating of The Story of Artigas?
The Story of Artigas has a rating of 4.7 out of 10 based on 6 votes on TMDB.