Jota de Saura

Oct 7 2016 N/A 1h 30m
Documentary, Musical

Captures the vivacity and charisma of the jota, a waltz-like castanet dance with its origins in the province of Aragon.

Plot

After "Sevillanas", "Flamenco" or "Fados, Carlos Saura gets once again behind the cameras to shoot a musical documentary about la Jota, the traditional dance and folk music from his homeland: Aragon During the shooting of "LA JOTA", Carlos Saura puts forward a new journey starting from the most basic and rooted to his land's folk singing and traditional dance, to those who anticipate the future of this powerful music; in a visual journey where the scenery and the light will be the support of the story, intending to leave a vital, historical and unique document to future generations, that serves as a memory and reference for everyone who loves music.

Written by

Carlos Saura

Directed by

Carlos Saura

Production Countries

Spain

Production Companies

Movistar+, Tresmonstruos MEDIA, Telefónica Studios

Languages

Español

Awards

1 win & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
140
Average Rating
7.1 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA