Bola de Nieve
Originally released in 2003. Bola de Nieve is a documentary film. directed by José Sánchez-Montes. At just 73 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Bola de Nieve, Nisia Aguero, and Santiago Auserón
Synopsis
Documentarian Jose Sanchez-Montes turns his attention towards the late Cuban musician Ignacio Villa, known throughout the world as Bola de Nieve (Snowball), with this 2003 biographical documentary entitled simply Bola de Nieve. A master pianist, Bola de Nieve was a mainstay through the middle portion of the 20th century, with his music almost omnipresent in South America cinema throughout those formative decades. With Bola de Nieve's famous statement "I'm a sad person, but my songs sound happy" in mind, Sanchez-Montes also looks at the influence of the musician's African heritage and homosexuality upon Bola de Nieve's unique musical style.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 28, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 13m
73 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Cuba
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- ICAIC
- atico 7
- Canal Sur
- Canal Once
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bola de Nieve about?
Documentarian Jose Sanchez-Montes turns his attention towards the late Cuban musician Ignacio Villa, known throughout the world as Bola de Nieve (Snowball), with this 2003 biographical documentary ...
Who directed Bola de Nieve?
Bola de Nieve was directed by José Sánchez-Montes.
How long is Bola de Nieve?
Bola de Nieve has a runtime of 1 hours and 13 minutes (73 minutes total).
When was Bola de Nieve released?
Bola de Nieve was released on April 28, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bola de Nieve?
The main cast of Bola de Nieve includes Bola de Nieve, Nisia Aguero, Santiago Auserón, Miguel Barnet, Esther Borja.