Friday, August 24, 2012

"Vengo" Tony Gatlif (2000)

 
Antonio Canales, the great dancer, gives life to Caco, a gypsy patriarch who runs a brothel. Devastated by the death of his daughter, drowns misery with alcohol and partying. Above is in trouble requiring blood and revenge. Music and drama come together in this Algerian film director Tony Gatlif, who believes that the Andalusians and flamingos are "true heroes of the South Common." The film is a tribute to them. Cast - Antonio Canales, Orestes Villasán Rodriguez, Antonio Perez Dechent, Bobote, Juan Luis Corrientes, Sheikh Ahmad Al Tuni, Tomatito, La Paquera de Jerez, Manuel Parrilla, The Caita.