Hawaii, l'âme du ukulélé (2020)
A passionate ukulele player, cartoonist Joann Sfar ("The Rabbi's Cat") flies to Hawaii to explore the history of the little instrument, as well as the culture that surrounds it. For the pocket guitar, imported in 1879 by the Portuguese from Madeira who had come to harvest sugar cane, is the vector of a philosophy specific to the archipelago: the spirit of "Aloha", which condenses hospitality, joy, love and respect. With brushes in hand, Joann Sfar set out in search of the ideal instrument, meeting craftsmen, musicians, dancers and guardians of Hawaiian culture.
Director: Antoine Laguerre
Genre: Documentary
Release Date: February 21, 2020
Cast
- Joann Sfar - Himself
Music: Benoît Daniel, Olivier Bodin
Editing: Caroline Choplin
Production: ARTE, ZED
Country: France
Language: English, Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
hawaii
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Hawaii, l'âme du ukulélé about?
- A passionate ukulele player, cartoonist Joann Sfar ("The Rabbi's Cat") flies to Hawaii to explore the history of the little instrument, as well as the culture that surrounds it. For the pocket guitar, imported in 1879 by the Portuguese from Madeira who had come to harvest sugar cane, is the vector of a philosophy specific to the archipelago: the spirit of "Aloha", which condenses hospitality, joy, love and respect. With brushes in hand, Joann Sfar set out in search of the ideal instrument, meeting craftsmen, musicians, dancers and guardians of Hawaiian culture.
- Who directed Hawaii, l'âme du ukulélé?
- Hawaii, l'âme du ukulélé was directed by Antoine Laguerre.
- Who stars in Hawaii, l'âme du ukulélé?
- Hawaii, l'âme du ukulélé stars Joann Sfar.
- What genre is Hawaii, l'âme du ukulélé?
- Hawaii, l'âme du ukulélé is a Documentary film.
- Where was Hawaii, l'âme du ukulélé produced?
- Hawaii, l'âme du ukulélé was produced in France.