
After her passing in New York in 1957, Gabriela Mistral’s remains arrived in Chile on January 18 and lay in state for 39 hours at the University of Chile. The film includes images from her life. The funeral ceremony was led by Cardinal José María Caro at the Metropolitan Cathedral, followed by a burial at the General Cemetery, after being honored by 200,000 people.
Farewell to Gabriela Mistral was directed by Boris H. Hardy.
Farewell to Gabriela Mistral runs for 17min, and was released in 1957.
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