The Motorcycle Diaries is a 2004 biopic written and directed by Walter Salles Based on the books of the same name by Che Guevara, the film tells the story of Guevara's journey across South America with his friend Alberto Granado. This journey would become a defining moment in Guevara's life and was the start of his journey to revolution and communism. It shows the beauties and inequities of the Latin American landscape and captures Guevara's transformation from a medical student to the revolutionary figure he eventually became.
Essay topics related to the film The Motorcycle Diaries include:
1. The Role of Art in Social Change: How does The Motorcycle Diaries explore the role of art in catalyzing social movements? How does Guevara's journey to South America and his meetings with various characters lead to his own realization of the need for revolution?
2. Representations of Latin America in The Motorcycle Diaries: How does the film portray the beauty and instability of Latin American countries? How does it relate to the political context of the time?
3. Che Guevara's transformation: How does the journey of The Motorcycle Diaries shape Guevara and his journey to political revolution? What events in the film are the most influential on this transformation?
4. The importance of friendship: How does Alberto Granado's friendship with Guevara impact the journey of The Motorcycle Diaries and Guevara's eventual political transformation?
5. Reflections on Capitalism: How does the film critique capitalism and its effects on Latin American countries? How does Guevara's experiences on the journey shape his beliefs about the system?