Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony
Bolívar, sinfonía tropikal
Synopsis
This is the first of Diego Risquez’ trilogy of avant-garde cinematic treatments of historical subjects. Using a painterly style, it features portraits, still lifes, and scenes shot as tableaux vivants, the film provides an experimental interpretation of the arrival of the Spanish and their domination of the New World, as well as the Venezuelan Independence movement, focusing on the role of Simón Bolívar. There is no dialogue or narration, simply a musical score and the depiction of events from Bolívar’s career.
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DIEGO RÍSQUEZ | CINE VENEZOLANO | SOBRE BOLÍVAR, SINFONÍA TROPICAL
Type: Clip • Published 2021-04-03
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Diego Rísquez
- Screenplay & Story
- Gastón Barbu, Diego Rísquez
- Original Title
- Bolívar, sinfonía tropikal
- Country of Origin
- Venezuela
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Producciones Guakamaya
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Diego Rísquez
Gastón Barbu, Diego Rísquez
Ricardo Jabardo
Department Leadership Roster
Diego Rísquez
Director
Gastón Barbu
Writer
Diego Rísquez
Writer
Ricardo Jabardo
Director of Photography
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What is Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony about?
This is the first of Diego Risquez’ trilogy of avant-garde cinematic treatments of historical subjects. Using a painterly style, it features portraits, still lifes, and scenes shot as tableaux vivants, the film provides an experimental interpretation of the arrival of the Spanish and their domination of the New World, as well as the Venezuelan Independence movement, focusing on the role of Simón Bolívar. There is no dialogue or narration, simply a musical score and the depiction of events from Bolívar’s career.
Who directed Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony?
Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony was directed by Diego Rísquez.
Who stars in Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony?
The principal cast of Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony includes Temístocles López, Antonio Eduardo Dagnino, Carlos Castillo, Hugo Márquez, María Adelina Vera.
When was Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony released and how long is it?
Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.