Flamenco (1995)
Directed by Carlos Saura
Genres - Musical |
Sub-Genres - Ballroom Dance, Instrumental Music |
Release Date - Jan 1, 1997 (USA) |
Run Time - 100 min. |
Countries - Spain |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Sandra Brennan
This beautifully photographed documentary is Spanish-filmmaker Carlos Saura's tribute to the beauty and diversity of Spain's national dance. Using only the minimalist setting of an abandoned Seville train station and the costumes of more than 300 performers, this is a veritable feast of exciting flamenco dances, songs, and guitar playing. Some of the better known artists include Paco de Lucia, Manolo Sanlucar, and Lole Manuel. The film features little dialogue, relying instead on visual pageantry, music and costumes.
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Keywords
dance [art], flamenco, guitar, Latin-dance, Spain, train-station