Leobardo López Aretche

Known for

Directing

Born

January 1, 1942

Died

July 24, 1970

Birthplace

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.