After obtaining an old "Boca de Estrella" guitar like the one played by tango icon Carlos Gardel, tango musician and guitar collector Patricio Crom sets out to restore the instrument and discover its true sound, then use it in a concert with some of the best contemporary Argentine tango guitarists. Along the way, Crom explores different guitar playing techniques, the challenges of guitar construction and restoration, and the enduring passion for Carlos Gardel.
Nationality
Argentina
Screening format
DCP
Language
Spanish
Subtitles
Spanish
,
French
,
English
,
Turkish
Dubbing
Production company
Szmulewicz y Kurttekin Producciones
International Festivals
☆ Buenos Aires Festival Internacional de Cine Independiente (Argentina, 2023)
☆ Philadelphia Tango Festival (Estados Unidos, 2023)
After obtaining an old "Boca de Estrella" guitar like the one played by tango icon Carlos Gardel, tango musician and guitar collector Patricio Crom sets out to restore the instrument and discover its true sound, then use it in a concert with some of the best contemporary Argentine tango guitarists. Along the way, Crom explores different guitar playing techniques, the challenges of guitar construction and restoration, and the enduring passion for Carlos Gardel.