La Paloma


1h 28m 2008

Brief Synopsis

Follows the global journey of Sebastian de Iradier's 1861 song, "La Paloma." While the original music survives the trek around the world, the lyrics do not. Each culture that adopts the song transforms its meaning, enlightening us to the malleability of the power of music.

Film Details

Also Known As
Paloma, Paloma - Sehnsucht. Weltweit, La, Paloma - lindert die Sehnsucht
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Music
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
Realfiction Filmverleih

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

Synopsis

Follows the global journey of Sebastian de Iradier's 1861 song, "La Paloma." While the original music survives the trek around the world, the lyrics do not. Each culture that adopts the song transforms its meaning, enlightening us to the malleability of the power of music.

Film Details

Also Known As
Paloma, Paloma - Sehnsucht. Weltweit, La, Paloma - lindert die Sehnsucht
Genre
Documentary
Foreign
Music
Release Date
2008
Distribution Company
Realfiction Filmverleih

Technical Specs

Duration
1h 28m

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Miscellaneous Notes

Released in United States June 2008

Shown at SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival June 16-23, 2008.

Released in United States June 2008 (Shown at SILVERDOCS: AFI/Discovery Channel Documentary Festival June 16-23, 2008.)