Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony
7.5 (3) 1h 15m 1979Drama
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.
Status
Released
Original Language
ES
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Release Date
January 1, 1979
Popularity
1
Director
Diego Rísquez
Writer
Gastón Barbu
Writer
Diego Rísquez
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