'' The Recourse to the Method '' ( ) is a Mexican-Cuban drama film directed by Miguel Littín . It is based on the novel of the same name written by Alejo Carpentier . It was entered into the 1978 Cannes Film Festival . The film was also selected as the Cuban entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 51st Academy Awards , but was not accepted as a nominee
1978 Cannes Film Festival
1978 Cannes Film Festival
The Recourse to the Method