Documentary · Spain · 2011 · 1h 30m

Bertsolari

Director

Asier Altuna

Cast

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

Crew

Laurent Dufreche — Editor Asier Altuna — Screenplay Marian Fernández Pascal — Producer

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

bertso oral basque improvisation

Key Collaborators

Asier Altuna Director Laurent Dufreche Editor Asier Altuna Screenplay Marian Fernández Pascal Producer

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