La plena
Originally released in 1966. La plena is a documentary film. directed by Amílcar Tirado. At just 28 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Antonio Torres Martinó
Synopsis
One of the DivEdCo's films that best depicts the history and evolution of another genre of popular music from the coasts and of African origin: the plena. It presents sequences of interpreters of those rhythms in Ponce, in the dances of the coastal areas, and the fusion of popular and refined genres in presentations by Ballets de San Juan of the ballet-plena by Amaury Veray, "Cuando las mujeres" ("When the Women").
Quick Facts
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Film Unit of the Division of Community Education, Puerto Rico
- Divedco
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La plena about?
One of the DivEdCo's films that best depicts the history and evolution of another genre of popular music from the coasts and of African origin: the plena. It presents sequences of interpreters of t...
Who directed La plena?
La plena was directed by Amílcar Tirado.
How long is La plena?
La plena has a runtime of 0 hours and 28 minutes (28 minutes total).
When was La plena released?
La plena was released on January 1, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in La plena?
The main cast of La plena includes Antonio Torres Martinó.