The Sound of the Bandoneon (2011)

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'El sonido del bandoneon' is a documentary film about the instrument that is most associated with passion: the bandoneon. The film is a search for the soul and special sound of this magical instrument that is so inextricably linked to Argentina and its most famous musical expression, the tango.The story of the bandoneon now seems to be headed for a dramatic ending. The old bandoneons from the beginning of the 20th century break down or are bought by collectors, and new bandoneons are made only in very small quantities. These new bandoneons lack the quality and special sound of the German originals and are expensive. So there are fewer bandoneons around, the once so popular instrument is played by fewer musicians, ad the bandoneon is in very real danger of disappearing altogether.

Director: Jiska Rickels
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 74 min
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Production: Selfmade Films
Country: Netherlands
Language: Deutsch, Español
Original Language: es
More Films by Director: Jiska Rickels
More Films in Genre: Documentary

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Sound of the Bandoneon about?
'El sonido del bandoneon' is a documentary film about the instrument that is most associated with passion: the bandoneon. The film is a search for the soul and special sound of this magical instrument that is so inextricably linked to Argentina and its most famous musical expression, the tango.The story of the bandoneon now seems to be headed for a dramatic ending. The old bandoneons from the beginning of the 20th century break down or are bought by collectors, and new bandoneons are made only in very small quantities. These new bandoneons lack the quality and special sound of the German originals and are expensive. So there are fewer bandoneons around, the once so popular instrument is played by fewer musicians, ad the bandoneon is in very real danger of disappearing altogether.
Who directed The Sound of the Bandoneon?
The Sound of the Bandoneon was directed by Jiska Rickels.
Who stars in The Sound of the Bandoneon?
The Sound of the Bandoneon stars Oscar Fischer, Néstor Marconi, Daniel Vedia.
How long is The Sound of the Bandoneon?
The Sound of the Bandoneon has a runtime of 1h 14m (74 minutes).
What genre is The Sound of the Bandoneon?
The Sound of the Bandoneon is a Documentary film.
Where was The Sound of the Bandoneon produced?
The Sound of the Bandoneon was produced in Netherlands.