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Tango

August 9, 1985 0h 6m

Originally released in 1985. Tango is a documentary film. directed by Helke Misselwitz. At just 6 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Helke Misselwitz and Alejandro Quintana

Synopsis

A brief history of the emergence and artistic innovations of tango in 19th-century Argentina and Europe. The film offers a mosaic of tango melodies, art works, dance performances, historical footage, photographs of Buenos Aires at the turn of the 20th century, and texts by Celedonio Flores and Enrique Santos Discépolo.

Quick Facts

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Release Date August 9, 1985 40 years ago
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Runtime 0h 6m 6 minutes total
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Language German Original language
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Country East Germany Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
DE

Production Companies

  • DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tango about?

A brief history of the emergence and artistic innovations of tango in 19th-century Argentina and Europe. The film offers a mosaic of tango melodies, art works, dance performances, historical footag...

Who directed Tango?

Tango was directed by Helke Misselwitz.

How long is Tango?

Tango has a runtime of 0 hours and 6 minutes (6 minutes total).

When was Tango released?

Tango was released on August 9, 1985 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Tango?

The main cast of Tango includes Helke Misselwitz, Alejandro Quintana.