Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony

Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony

7.5/101h 15m1979
Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony

Overview

This is the first of Diego Risquez’ trilogy of avant-garde cinematic treatments of historical subjects. Using a painterly style, it features portraits, still lifes, and scenes shot as tableaux vivants, the film provides an experimental interpretation of the arrival of the Spanish and their domination of the New World, as well as the Venezuelan Independence movement, focusing on the role of Simón Bolívar. There is no dialogue or narration, simply a musical score and the depiction of events from Bolívar’s career.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Producciones Guakamaya

Additional Information

Original Title:Bolívar, sinfonía tropikal
Original Language:Spanish
Status:Released

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