El Sistema
"Music to Change Lfie"
Originally released in 2008. El Sistema is a documentary film. directed by Paul Smaczny. With a runtime of 2h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring José Antonio Abreu, Gustavo Dudamel, and Frank Di Polo
Synopsis
El Sistema is a network of childrens and youth orchestras, music centres and workshops in Venezuela, in which more than 250,000 children and young people are currently learning to play an instrument. It was set up over thirty years ago by José Antonio Abreu, who was driven by the utopian vision of a better future. In the dangerous and poverty-stricken shanty towns of Caracas, Abreu lifts children out of poverty through music, changing both people and structures. The film El Sistema shows how Abreus astonishing ideas have led the way out of the vicious circle of poverty - and how the power of music has been able to change the lives of hundreds of thousands of young people.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 16, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
2h 0m
120 minutes total
User Rating
7.3/10
Great (3 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
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Directors
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Sistema about?
El Sistema is a network of childrens and youth orchestras, music centres and workshops in Venezuela, in which more than 250,000 children and young people are currently learning to play an instrumen...
Who directed El Sistema?
El Sistema was directed by Paul Smaczny.
How long is El Sistema?
El Sistema has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes (120 minutes total).
When was El Sistema released?
El Sistema was released on December 16, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in El Sistema?
The main cast of El Sistema includes José Antonio Abreu, Gustavo Dudamel, Frank Di Polo, Sergio Prado.