Directing
"This film examines immigration to the United States from the late 1800s to the 1950s. Ellis Island is the focal point of the program, which includes reminiscences by an immigrant as well as live action footage and old still pictures" (US National Archives). This documentary was a product of the Young Filmmaker Bicentennial Grant given by the US Information Agency.
"a colorful poem of the first copy-motion film... the system registers images directly from a color (xerox) duplicator model 6500... an original, versatil, unique system developed by Darino" –Back Stage
Life and paintings of the Uruguayan artist during his American period in New York.
Dedicated to Norman McLaren. Animation hand painted and stamped on film. Norman McLaren wrote 3 different letters to Darino in 1973 encouraging him to continue. Inspired by seagulls in Punta del Este, Uruguay.
Docudrama that shows life and country games in Uruguay at the beginning of the last century, through the adventures of a child. With country and gaucho themes, it was co-produced by the National Directorate of Public Relations (DINARP). The film is based on texts by SerafĂn GarcĂa.
"in a few minutes we are presented with the whole story of civilization... imaginative, original but most of all - witty" –Cracow Film Festival
Painted on raw stock film.
