Conductor Jorge Antunes: Controversy and Modernity (2013)

Documentary about the life and work of conductor Jorge Antunes, made by filmmaker Carlos Del Pino in 2005. The film won an award and was financed by the Ministry of Culture, in the DocTV 2 project. The saga of the composer, teacher and conductor Jorge Antunes is shown in this 51-minute documentary. Jorge Antunes, a pioneer of electronic music in Brazil, emerged in this musical genre in 1961. Today he is considered one of the most important composers of experimental classical music in Brazil, and is considered by international critics to be the "leader of avant-garde music in Brazil". Many of his works are politically engaged: the composer is a political activist, member and leader of the PSOL (Socialism and Freedom Party). Among his main works in this line, the opera Olga, the Elegia Violeta para Monsenhor Romero and the Sinfonia das Diretas (Sinfonia das Buzinas) stand out, the production of which is reported in detail in the film.

Director: Carlos del Pino
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 51 min
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Production: Doc-TV
Country: Brazil
Language: Português
Original Language: pt
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What is Conductor Jorge Antunes: Controversy and Modernity about?
Documentary about the life and work of conductor Jorge Antunes, made by filmmaker Carlos Del Pino in 2005. The film won an award and was financed by the Ministry of Culture, in the DocTV 2 project. The saga of the composer, teacher and conductor Jorge Antunes is shown in this 51-minute documentary. Jorge Antunes, a pioneer of electronic music in Brazil, emerged in this musical genre in 1961. Today he is considered one of the most important composers of experimental classical music in Brazil, and is considered by international critics to be the "leader of avant-garde music in Brazil". Many of his works are politically engaged: the composer is a political activist, member and leader of the PSOL (Socialism and Freedom Party). Among his main works in this line, the opera Olga, the Elegia Violeta para Monsenhor Romero and the Sinfonia das Diretas (Sinfonia das Buzinas) stand out, the production of which is reported in detail in the film.
Who directed Conductor Jorge Antunes: Controversy and Modernity?
Conductor Jorge Antunes: Controversy and Modernity was directed by Carlos del Pino.
Who stars in Conductor Jorge Antunes: Controversy and Modernity?
Conductor Jorge Antunes: Controversy and Modernity stars Jorge Antunes.
How long is Conductor Jorge Antunes: Controversy and Modernity?
Conductor Jorge Antunes: Controversy and Modernity has a runtime of 51m (51 minutes).
What genre is Conductor Jorge Antunes: Controversy and Modernity?
Conductor Jorge Antunes: Controversy and Modernity is a Documentary film.
Where was Conductor Jorge Antunes: Controversy and Modernity produced?
Conductor Jorge Antunes: Controversy and Modernity was produced in Brazil.