Cruz Quinal, "the mandolin king," lives near Cumana in a mountain valley surrounded by sugarcane fields. Perpetuating 16th century Spanish traditions of guitar-making, Cruz fashions such musical instruments as cuatros, marimba, escarpandola, and his own creation, a mandolin with two fretboards. He is an accomplished musician as well. In this moving portrait, Cruz compares himself to a decaying colonial church across the street: revered yet neglected, the village altar stands, paint peeling, under the open sky.
The Mandolin King - PREVIEW
Budget
Not disclosed
Revenue
Not disclosed
Studio
1 review
Title
El rey del bandolín
Released
Jan 1, 1985
Rated
Not rated
Region of Origin
Venezuela
Original Audio
Spanish
Runtime
28m
Status
Released
Studio
Cinematográfica Nueva Andalucía
