THE HIDDEN SOUND OF TANGO

EL SONIDO DE ANTES

Documentary, Music

Argentina

2023

Runtime, min

After obtaining an old Boca de Estrella guitar like the one played by tango icon Carlos Gardel, tango musician/guitar collector Patricio Crom sets out to restore the instrument and discover its true sound—and then use it in a concert featuring some of today’s best Argentine tango guitarists. Along the way, Crom explores the different techniques of guitar playing, the challenges of guitar building and restoration, and the enduring passion for Carlos Gardel.

Director:

Yael Szmulewicz

Selections and Awards:

2023 World premiere at [24] BAFICI official selection. Argentina 2023 Official selection Philadelphia Tango Festival, USA. 2023 Dubai Film Festival official selection. 2023 Paris Film Festival "Best Documentary" June 2023 2023 Official selection Buenos Aires Tango Festival, Argentina. 2023 Official selection Bogota Film Festival, Colombia. 2023 Official Selection National Lutheria Meeting, Buenos Aires, Argentina 2023 Official Selection MAFICI Festival Puerto Madryn, Argentina 2023 Official selection Haliç Goldenhorn Film Festival & market, Turkey 2023 Official Selection NEAR NAZARETH Film Festival, Israel, winner, best documentary 2023 Official competition Festival de cine de las alturas (Jujuy, Argentina 2024 Program) 2024 Official selection Festival de cine latino Toulouse, France, 2024 2024 Concurso Festival internacional de documental Etnográfico de Sobrarbe, Huesca, España

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