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Sharelly EMANUELSON | Curaçao | 2018 | doc | color | DCP | 85′ | Dutch, Papiamentu, Spanish | e.s.
LOCAL & REGIONAL HISTORY_In 1977, an unexpected musical marriage occurred between a local youth rock band and a church choir. 40 years later, this band (Grupo Serenada) is still dedicated to preserve traditional Papiamentu songs.
The musical group Serenada was formed in 1977 when a local youth rock band merged with a church choir. Over the years, the group has explored the boundaries of local music, experimented with voice harmonization, rhythms, and musical styles while always focused on preserving the colorful musical heritage of the island of Curaçao. For over 40 years, the group, consisting of eleven dedicated volunteer singers, has been dedicated in keeping the traditional Papiamentu song alive.
The documentary follows the group in the process of recording their new DVD and shows how long-term focus and dedication, friendship, unconditional loyalty, and discipline are key elements that contribute to the group’s long existence.
Place: The Cinemas 3
Date: 12 April 2018
Time: 15:30
Duration: 1:05
Place: The Cinemas 3
Date: 13 April 2018
Time: 21:30
Duration: 1:05
Year in
Festival
2018
Director
Sharelly EMANUELSON
Camera
Sharelly Emanuelson
Country
Editor
Pim Gelevert
Language
Dutch
Papiamentu
Spanish
Length
85′
Music
Grupo Serenada
Producer
Michel Drenthe
Robin Amatmoestar
Production Company
Production Design
Sound Design
Ed van Baaren
Year of Production
2018