Kumpanía: Flamenco Los Angeles (2011)

Original title

Kumpania

Directed by

Katina Dunn

Genre

documentary film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h

Elsewhere

IMDb

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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