The Murga

Synopsis

The Murga, a Pop Opera, an extraordinary musical journey to the roots of the Carnival and one of its most captivating, complex symbols: the murgas, bands of strolling working-class poets and musicians in clown-like painted faces, whose lyrics act as a tool of social criticism targeting allegedly corrupt politicians with a festive mix of artistic and political expression.

Director’s Bio

David Baute was born in Garachico, Tenerife, Spain. He studied at the State Institute of Spanish Radio and Television and he specialized as a film editor at TAI Film School, Madrid. He continued studying film direction at the International Film School of Havana, Cuba.

Festivals and awards

• Mar de Plata International Film Festival
• Tarapacá International Film Festival
• Trieste Latin American Film Festival
• Cineseptiembre Festival
• Madurai Film Festival 
• Festival de la Memoria del Documental Iberoamericano
• Muestra Alcances
• Festival de Cine de Ocejón
• Festival Internacional de Cine Porcuna