Basque Selfie
Synopsis
Agus Barandiaran, ambassador of traditional Basque music and dance all over the world, is confronted with the worst thing that can happen to a Basque person: the demolition of his 1540 baserri (family farmhouse) to make way for a new road. Agus must fight the circumstances to try and protect his roots, because in the Basque culture "etxea" means much more than four walls. Basque Selfie is a sad but edifying story articulated around tradition, the tradition of keeping the signs of one’s own identity alive.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
66th San Sebastian International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joaquín Calderón
- Screenplay & Story
- Izaskun Iturri, Joaquín Calderón
- Original Score
- Agus Barandiaran
- Original Title
- Basque Selfie
- Country of Origin
- Spain
- Spoken Languages
- Basque, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Arquetipo Comunicación
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joaquín Calderón
Izaskun Iturri, Joaquín Calderón
Agus Barandiaran
Aitor Unzu
Joaquín Calderón, Agus Barandiaran
Department Leadership Roster
Izaskun Iturri
Screenplay
Joaquín Calderón
Producer
Aitor Unzu
Editor
Agus Barandiaran
Producer
Joaquín Calderón
Director
Joaquín Calderón
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Basque Selfie
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Basque Selfie about?
Agus Barandiaran, ambassador of traditional Basque music and dance all over the world, is confronted with the worst thing that can happen to a Basque person: the demolition of his 1540 baserri (family farmhouse) to make way for a new road. Agus must fight the circumstances to try and protect his roots, because in the Basque culture "etxea" means much more than four walls. Basque Selfie is a sad but edifying story articulated around tradition, the tradition of keeping the signs of one’s own identity alive.
Who directed Basque Selfie?
Basque Selfie was directed by Joaquín Calderón.
Who stars in Basque Selfie?
The principal cast of Basque Selfie includes Agus Barandiaran, Itziar Ituño, Itziar Aizpuru, Kandido Uranga, Aizpea Goenaga.
When was Basque Selfie released and how long is it?
Basque Selfie was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Basque Selfie?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Basque Selfie was composed by Agus Barandiaran.