Jai Alai Blues (2016)

A history of the fronton

Jai Alai Blues (2016) poster

The story of how a humble Basque rural sport called zesta punta —or jai alai— was successfully exported from the Basque Country to nations as different as Egypt, China, the Philippines, Cuba, Mexico or the United States. In these places, the pelotaris were considered true artists at the fronton. But the splendour of the jai alai, the happy feast, could not last forever.

Director: Gorka Bilbao
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Gaizka Insunza, Ager Insunza
Cinematography: Zigor Etxebarria
Editing: Hannot Mintegia, Gorka Bilbao
Production: Berde Produkzioak
Country: Spain
Language: Español, English, euskera
Original Language: es

Keywords

sports, basque country, spain, sports gambling, rural sport, zesta punta, jai alai

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jai Alai Blues about?
The story of how a humble Basque rural sport called zesta punta —or jai alai— was successfully exported from the Basque Country to nations as different as Egypt, China, the Philippines, Cuba, Mexico or the United States. In these places, the pelotaris were considered true artists at the fronton. But the splendour of the jai alai, the happy feast, could not last forever.
Who directed Jai Alai Blues?
Jai Alai Blues was directed by Gorka Bilbao.
How long is Jai Alai Blues?
Jai Alai Blues has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
What genre is Jai Alai Blues?
Jai Alai Blues is a Documentary film.
Where was Jai Alai Blues produced?
Jai Alai Blues was produced in Spain.