Stages of cinematographic distribution-exhibition in Uruguay (1895-2000)

Abstract

This article investigates the changes processed in the film distribution and exhibition sector and proposes a historical periodization for the Uruguayan case. The first part of the article introduces the topic. Then, based on a bibliographic and documentary review, four major stages in the development of film distribution and exhibition in Uruguay are identified, covering more than a century time span (1895-2000). The article marks milestones and briefly describes each of the identified stages: primitive (1985-1920), industrial (1930-1955), divergent (1955-1980) and restructuring (1980-2000).