The 90s. Mauricio, a famous Spanish rock star, travels through Latin America in search of reconnecting with his vocation. There, he meets Don Carlos, an elderly musician in decline who, despite being the author of some of the most famous folk songs in his country, can barely pay his bills. Carlos generously welcomes the strange visitor, serving as a musical Mr. Miyagi. From their meeting, an extravagant quixotic duo is born, with all the signs of being an absolute commercial failure.
Nationality
Spain
Argentina
Screening format
DCP
Language
Spanish
Subtitles
English
Production company
Prisma Cine La Charito Films El Pez Amarillo MOD Producciones Cimarrón
Awards
☆ Premio de la Cooperación Española & Premio de la Juventud - Festival Internacional de Cine de San Sebastián
International Festivals
☆ Festival Internacional de Cine de San Sebastián - New Directors & Cooperación Española (España, 2023)
The 90s. Mauricio, a famous Spanish rock star, travels through Latin America in search of reconnecting with his vocation. There, he meets Don Carlos, an elderly musician in decline who, despite being the author of some of the most famous folk songs in his country, can barely pay his bills. Carlos generously welcomes the strange visitor, serving as a musical Mr. Miyagi. From their meeting, an extravagant quixotic duo is born, with all the signs of being an absolute commercial failure.