El rey del bandolín (1985)
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.
Director: John Dickinson
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 28 min
Release Date: January 1, 1985
Cast
- Cruz Quinal - Self
Screenplay
Country: Venezuela
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Keywords
venezuelan history, venezuelan music, latin american music
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is El rey del bandolín about?
- 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.
- Who directed El rey del bandolín?
- El rey del bandolín was directed by John Dickinson.
- Who stars in El rey del bandolín?
- El rey del bandolín stars Cruz Quinal.
- How long is El rey del bandolín?
- El rey del bandolín has a runtime of 28m (28 minutes).
- What genre is El rey del bandolín?
- El rey del bandolín is a Documentary, Music film.
- Where was El rey del bandolín produced?
- El rey del bandolín was produced in Venezuela.