Spain 2024, 95 min, Spanish, Hebrew & English subtitles

Brimming with music, this mesmerizing and immersive cinematic experience was born from a serendipitous meeting between the filmmaker, long intrigued by flamenco’s timeless power, and a charming and charismatic guitarist, a rising star in the Spanish music scene who passionately believes his art can mend old wounds. Yerai Cortés’ songs resonate with profound pain, which initially seems to stem from his parents’ separation and their growing estrangement, but then another memory gradually emerges, painting the family story in even more poignant strokes. As he delves deeper into this memory, the film, interwoven with performances that oscillate between Gypsy tradition and diverse modern influences, pulsates with the lively, spontaneous, and passionate beats of flamenco, embodying the complexity of the soul in wonderful visuals.

Sponsored by Geographical Tours.

Previous Festivals: San Sebastian IFF

Screening Schedule:
  • Thu 22.05 21:15, Cinematheque 4 Purchase
  • Sat 31.05 14:15, Cinematheque 1 Purchase
    Pre-screening lecture by Oded Zion, on behalf of the Geographical Society

.Antón ÁLVAREZ (1990, Spain), better known as C.TANGANA in his musical career, is a non-conformist artist, composer, producer and entrepreneur whose third album El Madrileño (Sony, February 2021) marked his confirmation as one of the most innovative and inventive artists of today’s music scene. Since this album’s release he has received widespread praise and won three Latin Grammy Awards. In the documentary directed and produced by Little Spain This Excessive Ambition (which follows C.Tangana’s trajectory over the past few years), he clearly expressed his desire to direct films. What was not clear then was that he had already embarked on the production of his first feature, La guitarra flamenca de Yerai Cortés, while he directing the musical piece Oliveira Dos Cen Anos, an anthem he composed himself to commemorate the centenary of the Real Club Celta de Vigo. The piece was globally acclaimed and awarded three Golden Lions in the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

  • Thu 22.05 21:15, Cinematheque 4 Purchase
  • Sat 31.05 14:15, Cinematheque 1 Purchase
    Pre-screening lecture by Oded Zion, on behalf of the Geographical Society
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