Flamenco's Psychedelic History Unveiled

Latido Films has acquired international sales rights for Isaki Lacuesta's "Flamenco Sketches" ("Jaleos"), a film showcasing flamenco's rich history through a unique lens.

The film utilizes a vast array of archive footage to explore flamenco's evolution from its 19th-century origins to its connections with early cinema and the avant-garde art movements.

Lacuesta’s approach eschews a conventional historical narrative, instead building a story that mirrors flamenco's own fluid, evolving nature. The film delves into the paradox of preserving a living art form through recording, highlighting its survival through mutation and contradiction.

"Flamenco Sketches" features a diverse cast of voices, including contemporary flamenco artists, musicians like C. Tangana, and philosopher Georges Didi-Huberman, contributing to its expansive exploration of the art form.