Carnaval in Baltasar Brum
Originally released in 1997. Carnaval in Baltasar Brum is a documentary film. directed by Gabriela Guillermo. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Baltasar Brum is a town of three thousand souls in the department of Artigas. In 1986 the train station was closed down and the community was in danger of disappearing altogether, but today it is still there and in fact it is growing. The local samba “schools”, which are similar to these organizations in Brazil except that they speak Spanish, tell the story of the town and its outstanding figures against a background of local and more universal events. The documentary shows how carnival is celebrated in this Uruguayan border town.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- L'Avventura Cine
- Laroux-Ciné
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carnaval in Baltasar Brum about?
Baltasar Brum is a town of three thousand souls in the department of Artigas. In 1986 the train station was closed down and the community was in danger of disappearing altogether, but today it is s...
Who directed Carnaval in Baltasar Brum?
Carnaval in Baltasar Brum was directed by Gabriela Guillermo.
How long is Carnaval in Baltasar Brum?
Carnaval in Baltasar Brum has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Carnaval in Baltasar Brum released?
Carnaval in Baltasar Brum was released on January 1, 1997 in theaters.