Bola de Nieve
Synopsis
Documentarian Jose Sanchez-Montes turns his attention towards the late Cuban musician Ignacio Villa, known throughout the world as Bola de Nieve (Snowball), with this 2003 biographical documentary entitled simply Bola de Nieve. A master pianist, Bola de Nieve was a mainstay through the middle portion of the 20th century, with his music almost omnipresent in South America cinema throughout those formative decades. With Bola de Nieve's famous statement "I'm a sad person, but my songs sound happy" in mind, Sanchez-Montes also looks at the influence of the musician's African heritage and homosexuality upon Bola de Nieve's unique musical style.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- José Sánchez-Montes
- Screenplay & Story
- José Sánchez-Montes, Mariano Maresca
- Original Score
- Jordi Sabatés
- Original Title
- Bola de Nieve
- Country of Origin
- Cuba, Mexico, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- ICAIC, atico 7, Canal Sur, Canal Once
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
José Sánchez-Montes
José Sánchez-Montes, Mariano Maresca
Jordi Sabatés
Francisco L. Rivera
Department Leadership Roster
José Sánchez-Montes
Director
José Sánchez-Montes
Writer
Mariano Maresca
Writer
Jordi Sabatés
Original Music Composer
Francisco L. Rivera
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bola de Nieve
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bola de Nieve about?
Documentarian Jose Sanchez-Montes turns his attention towards the late Cuban musician Ignacio Villa, known throughout the world as Bola de Nieve (Snowball), with this 2003 biographical documentary entitled simply Bola de Nieve. A master pianist, Bola de Nieve was a mainstay through the middle portion of the 20th century, with his music almost omnipresent in South America cinema throughout those formative decades. With Bola de Nieve's famous statement "I'm a sad person, but my songs sound happy" in mind, Sanchez-Montes also looks at the influence of the musician's African heritage and homosexuality upon Bola de Nieve's unique musical style.
Who directed Bola de Nieve?
Bola de Nieve was directed by José Sánchez-Montes.
Who stars in Bola de Nieve?
The principal cast of Bola de Nieve includes Bola de Nieve, Nisia Aguero, Santiago Auserón, Miguel Barnet, Esther Borja.
When was Bola de Nieve released and how long is it?
Bola de Nieve was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Bola de Nieve?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bola de Nieve was composed by Jordi Sabatés.