Over the Waves: A Story of Flamenco in the U.S.
(Sobre las olas)
Carolina Loyola-García | Documentary, Musical
2013 | 100 minutes | United States
For over a hundred years, the art of flamenco has been crossing the ocean into distant places. Many have fallen in love with the deep song, the cry, the rhythm. Over the Waves explores the tradition of flamenco art in the US: its origins, protagonists, and its identity as a nomadic and hybrid art form.
Synopsis
For over a hundred years, the art of flamenco has been crossing the ocean into distant places. Many have fallen in love with the deep song, the cry, the rhythm. Over the Waves explores the tradition of flamenco art in the US: its origins, protagonists, and its identity as a nomadic and hybrid art form. Focusing on the most important flamenco artists living in the United States, the documentary offers a unique look at their creative process.This documentary brings us straight into the heart of flamenco in the U.S. and to the artists who keep it alive.
Reviews
"Captures the beauty and mystery of the music and dancing as if you are right there, along with the fascinating story of José Greco, the grandfather of Flamenco in the U.S." — Joan Wagman, Contemporary dance choreographer, dancer, and professor
"Sobre las Olas is a beautiful love letter to the under-represented art of Flamenco dancing in the United States. The film paints an aesthetically rich portrait of its subject." — Joey Nolfi, writer and critic
"This was a marvelous turnout for a remarkable film. I recommend this movie to everyone for the beautiful music, dancing, costumes, fascinating stories...this is must-see cinema." — David Bennett, Musician and librarian
"Amazing powerful documentary." — Bea Luna, PhD; Neuroscientist, University of Pittsburgh
"The film is beautiful, joyful, and informative... Great music, great dance, great skills. A film MUST SEE for everyone." — Jon Beckley, Professor of Art, Carnegie Mellon University
"A must for all dancers and those who love dance." —Jennifer Jemeena, Belly dancer and choreographer
"The artistry demonstrated in the film is brilliant. The film is a great tribute to the artists and the tradition." — Andrew Weintraub, Professor and Chair of Music University of Pittsburgh
Citation
Main credits
Garcia, Carolina Loyola (film director)
Garcia, Carolina Loyola (film producer)
Nogales, Rocio (film producer)
Peiffer, Erica (film producer)
Smith, Janet (film producer)
Other credits
Cinematography, Mark Knobil.
Citation
Cataloging
Pragda subjects
Culture + Identity
Dance + Performing Arts
Iberian Studies
Latinx
Migration Studies
Music
North America
Keywords
Clips
Festivals
Three Rivers Film Festival
Boston Latino International Film Festival
Ensemble Español Flamenco Festival
Fuego Flamenco Festival
Chicago Latino Film Festival
New York Havana Film Festival
DIRECTOR: Carolina Loyola-García
NATIONALITY: United States
YEAR: 2013
GENRE: Documentary, Musical
LANGUAGE: Spanish; English
COLOR / B&W: Color
GRADE LEVEL: High School, College, Adults
SUBTITLE/CC: AVAILABLE
AUDIO DESCRIPTION: NOT AVAILABLE
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