Waldo
Synopsis
The morning of the 28th of March, 1977, the news broke out that the prestigious composer of "Ode to joy", Waldo de los Ríos, was found dead with two gunshots to the face. This documentary is a project trying to decipher all the secrets behind the public figure of the celebrated Argentinian musician, who lived in Spain since the 60s. During the investigation, we find a life of fame, luxury, passion, homophobia, dictatorship, esotericism, depression, solitud, an enigmatic suicide... and oblivion. We try to understand how one of the biggest composers of universal history transformed his own life into a requiem. From home-movies, photographs, personal letters, audio tapes and other inedit material, the documentary presents the most intimate and hidden portrait of this revolutionary musical genius.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charlie Arnaiz, Alberto Ortega
- Original Title
- Waldo
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Dadá Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charlie Arnaiz, Alberto Ortega
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Charlie Arnaiz
Director
Alberto Ortega
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What is Waldo about?
The morning of the 28th of March, 1977, the news broke out that the prestigious composer of "Ode to joy", Waldo de los Ríos, was found dead with two gunshots to the face. This documentary is a project trying to decipher all the secrets behind the public figure of the celebrated Argentinian musician, who lived in Spain since the 60s. During the investigation, we find a life of fame, luxury, passion, homophobia, dictatorship, esotericism, depression, solitud, an enigmatic suicide... and oblivion. We try to understand how one of the biggest composers of universal history transformed his own life into a requiem. From home-movies, photographs, personal letters, audio tapes and other inedit material, the documentary presents the most intimate and hidden portrait of this revolutionary musical genius.
Who directed Waldo?
Waldo was directed by Charlie Arnaiz, Alberto Ortega.
Who stars in Waldo?
The principal cast of Waldo includes Miguel Fernández, Miguel Ríos, Raphael, Karina, Fernando Salaverri.
When was Waldo released and how long is it?
Waldo was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.