Marimbas from Hell (2010)

Marimbas from Hell (2010) poster

Don Alfonso plays marimbas, the traditional Guatemalan instrument. Facing extortion and without work due to the population's lack of interest for his instrument, he seeks refuge with his godson Chiquilín. Blacko is a pioneer of the Heavy Metal Guatemalan underground stage. He is also a doctor in the public hospital but nobody wants to be treated by him because of his long hair and his tattoos. Chiquilín makes connections for Don Alfonso and Blacko to combine their talents and create a brand new band called Marimbas from Hell.

Director: Julio Hernández Cordón
Genre: Drama, Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: María Secco
Production: Les Films du Requin, Melindrosa Films
Country: Guatemala, Mexico, France
Language: Español
Original Language: es

Keywords

heavy metal

More Films by Director: Julio Hernández Cordón
More Films in Genre: Drama, Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marimbas from Hell about?
Don Alfonso plays marimbas, the traditional Guatemalan instrument. Facing extortion and without work due to the population's lack of interest for his instrument, he seeks refuge with his godson Chiquilín. Blacko is a pioneer of the Heavy Metal Guatemalan underground stage. He is also a doctor in the public hospital but nobody wants to be treated by him because of his long hair and his tattoos. Chiquilín makes connections for Don Alfonso and Blacko to combine their talents and create a brand new band called Marimbas from Hell.
Who directed Marimbas from Hell?
Marimbas from Hell was directed by Julio Hernández Cordón.
Who stars in Marimbas from Hell?
Marimbas from Hell stars Roberto González Arévalo, Víctor Hugo Monterroso, Alfonso Tunché.
How long is Marimbas from Hell?
Marimbas from Hell has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
What genre is Marimbas from Hell?
Marimbas from Hell is a Drama, Documentary film.
Where was Marimbas from Hell produced?
Marimbas from Hell was produced in Guatemala, Mexico, France.