Jaleo
Synopsis
The Jaleo is a summer festival on the island of Menorca (Spain) based on a parade of horses native to the island and exemplary docility, ridden by funny riders, dressed as clergymen or academicians wearing bicorns. The party lasts 24 hours without interruption. The most reckless among the public, often under the influence of alcohol, must raise the animal and move it forward on its two hind legs as long as possible. The musical motif is constantly repeated and becomes a haunting, obsessive tune. The images were captured with what I had on hand: a mobile phone that forced me to record very short sequences. The montage highlights the power of enchantment by repeating situations, gestures and musical motifs. JMB
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jean-Michel Bouhours
- Original Title
- Jaleo
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 5m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jean-Michel Bouhours
Department Leadership Roster
Jean-Michel Bouhours
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Jaleo.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Jaleo
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What is Jaleo about?
The Jaleo is a summer festival on the island of Menorca (Spain) based on a parade of horses native to the island and exemplary docility, ridden by funny riders, dressed as clergymen or academicians wearing bicorns. The party lasts 24 hours without interruption. The most reckless among the public, often under the influence of alcohol, must raise the animal and move it forward on its two hind legs as long as possible. The musical motif is constantly repeated and becomes a haunting, obsessive tune. The images were captured with what I had on hand: a mobile phone that forced me to record very short sequences. The montage highlights the power of enchantment by repeating situations, gestures and musical motifs. JMB
Who directed Jaleo?
Jaleo was directed by Jean-Michel Bouhours.
Who stars in Jaleo?
The principal cast of Jaleo includes Not specified.
When was Jaleo released and how long is it?
Jaleo was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 5m.