Alumbrones

Name: Alumbrones
Genre: Biography, History, Documentary
Released: September 12, 2014
Duration: 75 min
Rating: 47

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Candy Factory Productions | Release Date: September 12, 2014 | Not Rated

Summary: This documentary looks at the work and lives of twelve contemporary Cuban artists, living in Havana today. Through in-depth interviews, the film covers a diverse range of subjects and issues, from supply shortages and constant blackouts ('apagones') to family life, love, sex and music. Visiting each person in their home and studio, the filmThis documentary looks at the work and lives of twelve contemporary Cuban artists, living in Havana today. Through in-depth interviews, the film covers a diverse range of subjects and issues, from supply shortages and constant blackouts ('apagones') to family life, love, sex and music. Visiting each person in their home and studio, the film explores the varying styles, techniques, themes, philosophies and ideas present in their work as well as the many obstacles and difficulties that are faced on a daily basis and the feelings each person has towards the place they call home.… Expand

Director: Bruce Donnelly

Genre(s): Biography, History, Documentary

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 75 min

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John DeFore

Sep 11, 2014

Its undiscriminating focus, accepting artists whose degree of talent varies widely, may not help it with audiences seeking a fine-art doc, but many viewers will appreciate that very quality, enjoying this modest effort's celebration of a bootstrappy creative community. Read full review

Rachel Saltz

Sep 11, 2014

Short and sweet and limited. Read full review

Simon Abrams

Sep 9, 2014

Alumbrones's creators talk up their work's restorative value, but never go into great detail about the world beyond their canvases. Donnelly's vague, circuitous questioning is to blame. Read full review

Sheri Linden

Jan 17, 2015

As the movie drifts from generalities about technique to vibrant scenery — evocatively photographed by Esteban Malpica — to the occasional, much-needed anecdote, the vagueness of his enterprise becomes increasingly apparent. Read full review

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