Bertsolari

Bertsolari

Bertsolari

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Bertsolari

2011

1h 30m

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Overview

The 'bertsolari' is a kind of minstrel sings and improvises verses in Basque. This oral tradition has evolved with the times and connecting with younger generations, getting to meet at the end of the last championship to 14 thousand people. An austere aesthetic art of surprising in this age of spectacle and special effects.

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Txintxua Films

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6 featured cast members

Starring

Maialen Lujanbio

Andoni Egaña

Joseba Zulaika

John Miles Foley

Miren Amuriza

Jon Sarasua

Creative team

Directed by: Asier Altuna
Written by: Asier Altuna
Produced by: Marian Fernández Pascal

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