Sevillanas is a tribute to the dance and vocals of this popular flamenco palo. Corraleras, Rocieras, Académicas, Bíblicas... of this most traditional palo are played, danced and sung including all of its modalities. For this film Carlos Saura brought together the most prominent flamenco artists such as Manolo Sanlúcar, Matilde Coral, Pareja Obregón, Paco de Lucía, Camarón de la Isla, Merche Esmeralda, Lola Flores, Rocío Jurado, Manuela Carrasco, Paco Toronjo...
Flamenco (1995), the film that brought flamenco to the world. A historical tribute to flamenco. More than 100 flamenco artists of cante, dance, guitar and cajon have been brought together by Carlos Saura. The film takes place in an old train station and most of it is filmed live. A narrator introduces us to the origins of flamenco presenting all different forms such as Bulerías, fandangos, alegrías, martinetes, rumbas... Performing artists are Paco de Lucía, Manolo Sanlúcar, Lole y Manuel, Joaquín Cortés, Farruco, Farruquito, Mario Maya, Matilde Coral, Enrique Morente, José Mercé, José Menese, Merche Esmeralda, Manuela Carrasco, La Paquera de Jerez, Carmen Linares, Paco Toronjo, Fernanda de Utrera, Remedios Amaya, Juana la del Revuelo, Chano Lobato, Potito, Duquende, Tomatito, Manzanita, Ketama, El Torta…
