Moments Of Campaign

Inside the final weeks of Rafael Correa’s 2013 re election campaign

In Moments of Campaign, the camera accompanies Rafael Correa during the intense final stretch of his 2013 presidential campaign, as he seeks a third term as president of Ecuador. Having already reshaped the country’s political framework through a new constitution and a series of far reaching social reforms, Correa enters the campaign as the central figure of a broad left wing popular movement that defined his first term in office.

Over the course of 42 days, the film follows Correa across the country as he delivers speeches, gives interviews, meets supporters, and navigates the relentless rhythm of electoral politics. The documentary observes the mechanics of a modern political campaign from the inside, capturing moments of public performance alongside quieter, transitional instants that reveal the strain and discipline behind the role.

Shot entirely in black and white, Moments of Campaign deliberately distances itself from the spectacle and visual excess typically associated with political power. This aesthetic choice creates a reflective tone, emphasising gesture, voice, and repetition over propaganda imagery, and offering a measured perspective on how authority is staged and sustained.

The film situates itself within a lineage of classic political documentaries such as Primary and Citizen Havel, which similarly focus on transitional moments before electoral victory. Rather than arguing a political position, Moments of Campaign constructs an observational portrait of leadership, examining contemporary political life as a carefully orchestrated mise en scène, while inviting viewers to consider the individual behind the office.