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Tango (1985)

Movie 6 min

Documentary

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.

Helke Misselwitz Director Helke Misselwitz Writer

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Quick facts

Released
August 9, 1985
Runtime
6 min
IMDb
tt16174902
Language
,
Studio
DEFA-Studio für Dokumentarfilme

Themes

Cast

Helke Misselwitz Helke Misselwitz Narrator (voice) Alejandro Quintana Narrator (voice)

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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 footage, photographs of Buenos Aires at the turn of the 20th century, and texts by Celedonio Flores and Enrique Santos Discépolo.
Who directed Tango?
Tango was directed by Helke Misselwitz.
Who stars in Tango?
Tango stars Helke Misselwitz, Alejandro Quintana.
When was Tango released?
Tango is a 1985 documentary film.
Where can I watch Tango?
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