Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony (1979)
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.
Director: Diego Rísquez
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: January 1, 1979
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Production: Producciones Guakamaya
Country: Venezuela
Language: Español
Original Language: es
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony about?
- 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.
- Who directed Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony?
- Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony was directed by Diego Rísquez.
- Who stars in Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony?
- Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony stars Temístocles López, Antonio Eduardo Dagnino, Carlos Castillo, Hugo Márquez, María Adelina Vera, Diego Rísquez.
- How long is Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony?
- Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony?
- Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony is a Drama film.
- Where was Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony produced?
- Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony was produced in Venezuela.