Leobardo López Aretche
Born
January 1, 1942
Died
July 24, 1970 (28 years old)
Known For
Directing
Place of Birth
Mexico City, Mexico
Leobardo López Aretche was a Mexican film director and cinematographer, renowned for his documentary El Grito (1968), which provides a compelling account of the Mexican student movement of 1968. This film stands as a significant historical record, capturing the events leading up to and including the Tlatelolco massacre. López Aretche's dedication to documenting social movements has left a lasting impact on Mexican cinema.
