El rey del bandolín

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Released January 01, 1985

Overview

Cruz Quinal, "the mandolin king," lives near Cumana in a mountain valley surrounded by sugarcane fields. Perpetuating 16th century Spanish traditions of guitar-making, Cruz fashions such musical instruments as cuatros, marimba, escarpandola, and his own creation, a mandolin with two fretboards. He is an accomplished musician as well. In this moving portrait, Cruz compares himself to a decaying colonial church across the street: revered yet neglected, the village altar stands, paint peeling, under the open sky.

Runtime

0h 28m


Origin Country

Venezuela


Original Language

Spanish


Original Title

El rey del bandolín


Status

Released


Production Countries

  • Venezuela

Spoken Languages

  • Español (Spanish)

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