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The Resource Tango, Pandora Cinema presents an Argentinian-Spanish coproduction ; Argentina Sono Film ; Alma Ata International Pictures ; a Juan C. Codazzi production idea ; produced by Luis A. Scalella, Carlos L. Mentasti and Juan C. Codazzi ; written and directed by Carlos Saura

Tango, Pandora Cinema presents an Argentinian-Spanish coproduction ; Argentina Sono Film ; Alma Ata International Pictures ; a Juan C. Codazzi production idea ; produced by Luis A. Scalella, Carlos L. Mentasti and Juan C. Codazzi ; written and directed by Carlos Saura

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Summary
Set in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the film tells the story of director Mario Suarez's quest to make the ultimate tango film. Lonely after his wife (one of the film's stars) has left him, Mario must find the themes that will hold the film together, while simultaneously permitting his musicians and dancers the freedom of expression that is necessary to satisfy the tango-hungry Argentine audience. Things become complicated when Mario falls in love with Elena, a beautiful and talented young dancer who is the girlfriend of the powerful and dangerous Angelo Larroca, an investor in the picture. And Mario's creative vision is challenged by his investors when he plans a scene that recreates Argentina's dark years of political suppression and "disappearances."
Language
  • spa
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • spa
Work
Publication
Extent
1 videodisc (115 min.)
Note
  • Produced in association with Terraplen Producciones, Astrolabio Producciones, Adela Pictures, Beco Films, Hollywood Partners and Saura Films
  • Originally released as motion picture in 1998
  • Special features: production notes, producer & lead actress commentary, theatrical trailers, talent & filmographies, "making of" featurette, scene selections
Isbn
9780767835176
Instance
Label
Tango
Title
Tango
Statement of responsibility
Pandora Cinema presents an Argentinian-Spanish coproduction ; Argentina Sono Film ; Alma Ata International Pictures ; a Juan C. Codazzi production idea ; produced by Luis A. Scalella, Carlos L. Mentasti and Juan C. Codazzi ; written and directed by Carlos Saura
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
  • spa
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • spa
Summary
Set in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the film tells the story of director Mario Suarez's quest to make the ultimate tango film. Lonely after his wife (one of the film's stars) has left him, Mario must find the themes that will hold the film together, while simultaneously permitting his musicians and dancers the freedom of expression that is necessary to satisfy the tango-hungry Argentine audience. Things become complicated when Mario falls in love with Elena, a beautiful and talented young dancer who is the girlfriend of the powerful and dangerous Angelo Larroca, an investor in the picture. And Mario's creative vision is challenged by his investors when he plans a scene that recreates Argentina's dark years of political suppression and "disappearances."
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Awards note
"1998 Academy award nominee: Best foreign language film."
Cataloging source
IUL
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Cinematography, Vittorio Storaro; editor, Julia Juaniz; choreographers, Juan Carlos Copes, Carlos Rivarol, Ana Maria Stekelman; music, Lalo Schifrin
Language note
In Spanish with optional English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned in English for the hearing impaired
PerformerNote
Miguel Angel Sola, Cecilia Narova, Mia Maestro, Juan Carlos Copes, Carlos Rivarola, Sandra Ballesteros, Enrique Pinti, Julio Bocca, Juan Luis Galiardo
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
1932-
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Saura, Carlos
  • Solá, Miguel Ángel
  • Narova, Cecilia
  • Maestro, Mía
  • Copes, Juan Carlos
  • Rivarola, Carlos
  • Schifrin, Lalo
  • Codazzi, Juan C
  • Scalella, Luis A
  • Pandora Cinema
  • Argentina Sono Film
  • Alma Ata International Pictures
  • Columbia TriStar Home Video (Firm)
Runtime
115
Series statement
Sony Pictures classics
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Motion picture producers and directors
  • Tango (Dance)
  • Tangos
  • Foreign films
  • Motion pictures, Spanish
  • Buenos Aires (Argentina)
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Label
Tango, Pandora Cinema presents an Argentinian-Spanish coproduction ; Argentina Sono Film ; Alma Ata International Pictures ; a Juan C. Codazzi production idea ; produced by Luis A. Scalella, Carlos L. Mentasti and Juan C. Codazzi ; written and directed by Carlos Saura
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Produced in association with Terraplen Producciones, Astrolabio Producciones, Adela Pictures, Beco Films, Hollywood Partners and Saura Films
  • Originally released as motion picture in 1998
  • Special features: production notes, producer & lead actress commentary, theatrical trailers, talent & filmographies, "making of" featurette, scene selections
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
43853910
Dimensions
4 3/4 in
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (115 min.)
Isbn
9780767835176
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Note
Bowdoin stacks copy: NO Public Performance Rights purchased; home or classroom use ONLY
Other control number
043396038349
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
03834
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System details
DVD; digitally remastered, 2-channel surround and 5.1 Dolby digital; original aspect ratio of approx 2.35:1, anamorphic video, widescreen
Video recording format
DVD
Label
Tango, Pandora Cinema presents an Argentinian-Spanish coproduction ; Argentina Sono Film ; Alma Ata International Pictures ; a Juan C. Codazzi production idea ; produced by Luis A. Scalella, Carlos L. Mentasti and Juan C. Codazzi ; written and directed by Carlos Saura
Publication
Note
  • Produced in association with Terraplen Producciones, Astrolabio Producciones, Adela Pictures, Beco Films, Hollywood Partners and Saura Films
  • Originally released as motion picture in 1998
  • Special features: production notes, producer & lead actress commentary, theatrical trailers, talent & filmographies, "making of" featurette, scene selections
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
unknown
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
43853910
Dimensions
4 3/4 in
Dimensions
other
Extent
1 videodisc (115 min.)
Isbn
9780767835176
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Note
Bowdoin stacks copy: NO Public Performance Rights purchased; home or classroom use ONLY
Other control number
043396038349
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
03834
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System details
DVD; digitally remastered, 2-channel surround and 5.1 Dolby digital; original aspect ratio of approx 2.35:1, anamorphic video, widescreen
Video recording format
DVD

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