Bertsolari

2011 1h 30m EU

Documentary

Synopsis

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The 'bertsolari' is a kind of minstrel sings and improvises verses in Basque. This oral tradition has evolved with the times and connecting with younger generations, getting to meet at the end of the last championship to 14 thousand people. An austere aesthetic art of surprising in this age of spectacle and special effects.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Maialen Lujanbio
Andoni Egaña
Joseba Zulaika
John Miles Foley
Miren Amuriza
Jon Sarasua

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Asier Altuna
Writers: Asier Altuna
Languages: Basque
Countries: Spain

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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Released 15 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Laurent Dufreche shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Maialen Lujanbio and Andoni Egaña and Joseba Zulaika carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt2058583 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Asier Altuna directs. Laurent Dufreche cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Spain. Dialogue in Basque.

Trivia

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
2Released 15 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Laurent Dufreche shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Maialen Lujanbio and Andoni Egaña and Joseba Zulaika carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt2058583 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.