Belmonte

Synopsis

This is a revised (1991) modern ballet production of Belmonte (originally performed in 1988), by the Gelabert/Azzopardi Dance Company. It explores the theme of death in bull-fighting, and became a landmark piece in the history of Spanish modern dance. The piece is an explosion of music, colour and dance. Incorporating sensual scenery, beautiful costumes created by the Catalan painter Frederic Amat, the music of Carles Santos, and the expressive language of the choreographers’ gestures, it exhalted the fascination and the ritual which surrounds the bull festival and its greatest matador, Juan Belmonte.

Language

English

Country

Spain

Year of release

2003

Year of production

1991

Subjects

Dance

Keywords

modern dance; spanish culture; bull fighting

Distribution Formats

Type

DVD

Format

Region 2 PAL

Price

19.99

Availability

Sale

Duration/Size

75 minutes

Year

2003

Production Company

Name

Gelabert/Azzopardi Companyia de Dansa

Sponsor

Name

TV3 Catalognia TV

Distributor

Name

Quantum Leap

Notes

Ceased trading in 2018.

 

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