Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony
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.
Cast: Temístocles López, Antonio Eduardo Dagnino, Carlos Castillo
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Bolívar, a Tropical Symphony
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Diego Rísquez
- Cast
- Temístocles López, Antonio Eduardo Dagnino, Carlos Castillo, Hugo Márquez, María Adelina Vera, Diego Rísquez
- Studio
- Producciones Guakamaya
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
Spanish
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
