Kumpanía: Flamenco Los Angeles (2011)

Original title

Kumpania

Directed by

Katina Dunn

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h

Elsewhere

IMDb

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How it feels

This documentary looks at flamenco music and dance, starting with its history in 17th century Spain. It then follows a group of performers in Los Angeles who work to keep the traditional style alive.

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What happens

Kumpanía: Flamenco Los Angeles is a 2011 independent documentary film by director Katina Dunn. The film explores flamenco, including its origins in the oppressed Gypsy community in 17th-century southern Spain and also the flamenco culture of contemporary Spain. The documentary focuses specifically on a group of flamenco dancers, singers, and guitarists in Los Angeles, who are dedicated to preserving the art in its original form. "Kumpanía" is a Romani word meaning "people who travel the same territory". (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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