Spanish Film Club x IberoDocs: La Singla
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A documentary in search of a revolutionary deaf flamenco dancer who stormed the international stage before her sudden disappearance.
About this Event
LA SINGLA
A film by Paloma Zapata
SPAIN, GERMANY / 2023 / 95 MIN
Spanish with English subtitles
When Antonia Singla graced the stage, she did so without hearing the music. Born deaf to a Romani family in the suburbs of Barcelona, La Singla—as she would affectionately come to be called—rose to international acclaim by the age of 17. Quite literally moving to the beat of her own drum, La Singla’s pistol-like percussions were nothing short of revolutionary, gripping the world of flamenco with a dynamism never before experienced. But at the height of her fame, La Singla disappeared from the dance stage, leaving a scattered archival legacy of the world’s best bailaora behind.
Paloma Zapata’s hybrid film stunningly weaves the past and present together, expertly layering archival footage with passionate music and sound. One question drives her forward—to find La Singla herself and finally hear, in the dancer’s own words, the heartbreaking story of her life.d present together, expertly layering archival footage with passionate music and sound. One question drives her forward—to find La Singla herself and finally hear, in the dancer’s own words, the heartbreaking story of her life.
La Singla - Trailer subtitled in English | Videos & Movies on Vimeo
This is the 1st screening of the Spanish Film Club Series, a collaboration between and Edinburgh Council, that was made possible with the support of Pragda, SPAIN arts & culture, and the Secretary of State for Culture of Spain.
About this Event
LA SINGLA
A film by Paloma Zapata
SPAIN, GERMANY / 2023 / 95 MIN
Spanish with English subtitles
When Antonia Singla graced the stage, she did so without hearing the music. Born deaf to a Romani family in the suburbs of Barcelona, La Singla—as she would affectionately come to be called—rose to international acclaim by the age of 17. Quite literally moving to the beat of her own drum, La Singla’s pistol-like percussions were nothing short of revolutionary, gripping the world of flamenco with a dynamism never before experienced. But at the height of her fame, La Singla disappeared from the dance stage, leaving a scattered archival legacy of the world’s best bailaora behind.
Paloma Zapata’s hybrid film stunningly weaves the past and present together, expertly layering archival footage with passionate music and sound. One question drives her forward—to find La Singla herself and finally hear, in the dancer’s own words, the heartbreaking story of her life.d present together, expertly layering archival footage with passionate music and sound. One question drives her forward—to find La Singla herself and finally hear, in the dancer’s own words, the heartbreaking story of her life.
La Singla - Trailer subtitled in English | Videos & Movies on Vimeo
This is the 1st screening of the Spanish Film Club Series, a collaboration between and Edinburgh Council, that was made possible with the support of Pragda, SPAIN arts & culture, and the Secretary of State for Culture of Spain.
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Morningside Library, 184-186 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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