The Accordionist's Wedding (1986)
The magic and sensuality of the caribbean to the rhythm of the accordion.
Adel is a singer from the Caribbean coast who wanders through the villages playing his accordion and falling in love with girls. He meets Blanca who gives him her love, he agrees to marry her and go to live with her in Barranquilla. Despite the promise, and the pressure of Blanca's family, it will be very difficult for Adel to fulfill his commitment: the same night of the wedding day he will be seduced and will be obsessed by La Mohana, goddess of the waters, about whose legend the old people tell more than one story.
Director: Luis Fernando Bottia
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
Runtime: 94 min
Release Date: April 18, 1986
Cast
- Orangel Maestre - Adel
- Iris Oyola - Blanca
- Natalia Caballero - Ariana
- Rosalba Goenaga - Older sister
- Lucy Mendoza - Angélica
- Joaquina Castelbondo - Adel's Mother
- Rafael Caneva - Martín
- Rebeca López - Ana Montero
- Grace Molina - Amanda
- Antonio Ricaurte - Older Brother
Screenplay
- Luis Fernando Bottia (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Fernando Riaño
Editing: Agustín Pinto
Production: Compañía para el Fomento Cinematográfico - FOCINE
Country: Colombia
Language: Español
Original Language: es
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Accordionist's Wedding about?
- Adel is a singer from the Caribbean coast who wanders through the villages playing his accordion and falling in love with girls. He meets Blanca who gives him her love, he agrees to marry her and go to live with her in Barranquilla. Despite the promise, and the pressure of Blanca's family, it will be very difficult for Adel to fulfill his commitment: the same night of the wedding day he will be seduced and will be obsessed by La Mohana, goddess of the waters, about whose legend the old people tell more than one story.
- Who directed The Accordionist's Wedding?
- The Accordionist's Wedding was directed by Luis Fernando Bottia.
- Who stars in The Accordionist's Wedding?
- The Accordionist's Wedding stars Orangel Maestre, Iris Oyola, Natalia Caballero, Rosalba Goenaga, Lucy Mendoza, Joaquina Castelbondo.
- How long is The Accordionist's Wedding?
- The Accordionist's Wedding has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is The Accordionist's Wedding?
- The Accordionist's Wedding is a Fantasy, Romance film.
- Where was The Accordionist's Wedding produced?
- The Accordionist's Wedding was produced in Colombia.