Based on the French novel and Bizet's most popular opera which it inspired Carlos Saura's exhilarating flamenco Carmen became an instant classic on its release and was rewarded with many international accolades including Academy Award nominations and prizes at the Cannes Film Festival. The film explores the legend by staging a modern ensemble of musicians and dancers busy rehearsing a flamenco interpretation of the Carmen story. The producer and star dancer is Antonio (Antonio Gades) chooses a girl named Carmen (Laura del Sol) to play 'his' Carmen but life begins tragically to imitate art...
This box set features a collection of films directed by the Spanish maestro Carlos Saura. Tango: A 1998 Oscar nominee for Best Foreign Language Film Carlos Saura's incomparable vision of dance and music is woven around the Latin passion of the Tango. In this sensual motion picture evocatively photographed in stunningly rich and vivid colours by legendary Vittorio Storaro cinematographer of 'Apocalypse Now' and 'The Last Emperor' tells the passionate struggle of choreograph
Recorded live at London's Royal Albert Hall the tape includes guitarists from Masters of the Flamenco Classical and Contemporary Jazz Schools. Tracks include: Entres Dos Aguas / Lotus Feet / Morning Of The Carnival / Meeting Of The Spirits / Guardian Angels
Paco de Lucia appeared like a comet on the international scene. His guitar-playing was a type never before heard - flamenco yes but something quite new. Flamenco music its roots shrouded in mystery is certainly integral to his style. Listening to him though you can soon hear that he is trying to break several stylistic barriers.The film should not only introduce the star everyone reckons they are familiar with from concerts or recordings - the self-assured grandiose performe
Featuring the tracklist: 'Mi Nino Curro' 'El Panuelo' 'Alcazar De Sevilla' 'Playa Del Carmen' 'Zyryab' and 'Buana Buana King Kong'. Recorded at the Germeringer Jazztage.
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