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Gartxot

Synopsis

Gartxot is a Twelfth Century minstrel from the Pyrenees who is sent into exile by the new Abbot of Roncevallis. This Abbot's goals are to capture Gartxot's only son, Mikelot, and forcefully convert him into a singing monk. After being captured and tortured, the child manages to escape and sings once again beside his father having him promise to never allow them to lock him up in the monastery again. Their songs become a symbol of the struggle against oppression. Time and time again with the help of folk, they manage to shake the authorities off. In the end, as authorities manage to surround them, Gartxot remembers his promise to his only son leading to a tragedy that to this day is remembered

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GARTXOT PELIKULAREN TRAILERRA

Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-21

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Asisko Urmeneta, Juanjo Elordi
Screenplay & Story
Edorta Barruetabeña, Asisko Urmeneta
Original Title
Gartxot
Country of Origin
Spain
Release Date
01/04/2010
Spoken Languages
Basque
Runtime
19m
Production Studios
Barton Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Asisko Urmeneta, Juanjo Elordi

Screenplay & Story

Edorta Barruetabeña, Asisko Urmeneta

Department Leadership Roster

Asisko Urmeneta

Director

Edorta Barruetabeña

Writer

Asisko Urmeneta

Writer

Juanjo Elordi

Juanjo Elordi

Director

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gartxot

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What is Gartxot about?

Gartxot is a Twelfth Century minstrel from the Pyrenees who is sent into exile by the new Abbot of Roncevallis. This Abbot's goals are to capture Gartxot's only son, Mikelot, and forcefully convert him into a singing monk. After being captured and tortured, the child manages to escape and sings once again beside his father having him promise to never allow them to lock him up in the monastery again. Their songs become a symbol of the struggle against oppression. Time and time again with the help of folk, they manage to shake the authorities off. In the end, as authorities manage to surround them, Gartxot remembers his promise to his only son leading to a tragedy that to this day is remembered

Who directed Gartxot?

Gartxot was directed by Asisko Urmeneta, Juanjo Elordi.

Who stars in Gartxot?

The principal cast of Gartxot includes Lüxi Agergarai, Ttitika Rekalt Dominika, Maika Etxekopar.

When was Gartxot released and how long is it?

Gartxot was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 19m.