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Children of Las Brisas

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Children of Las Brisas is a story of resistance, resilience and perseverance that explores the power of discipline and classical music as tools for survival. The documentary follows three Venezuelan children from the impoverished Las Brisas neighborhood, in their quest to become professional musicians within the ranks of "El Sistema" music program. Throughout a decade, Edixon, Dissandra and Wuilly try to achieve a better future as they face the great challenges of the country's dire situation. The Venezuelan crisis makes it impossible for them to accomplish their dreams and in their struggle, they represent a society taken over by an autocratic regime.

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Phil Hoad Guardian 08/10/2022
4/5
Manages the rare feat of combining the intimate and the panoramic, though perhaps it ends too abruptly, without a full debriefing from the three players. But its questions about art’s worth are left hanging for all to see. Go to Full Review Fernando Bernal Cinemanía (Spain) 12/11/2024
3.5/5
A film that finds its worth as a story full of music-loving and beautiful human portraits... [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review Ricardo Gallegos But Why Tho? 12/20/2022
9/10
Its brilliant direction and editing create a rich film that veers away from idealism to reveal the faults of a broken system. An exceptional piece of non-fiction filmmaking. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Fischer W. @Fishhook Mar 5 Captures the harsh realities of living in Venezuela and its uplifting and heartbreaking at the same time. A must watch if you want to know more about what’s happening in Venezuela. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Marianela Maldonado

Director

Marianela Maldonado

Screenwriter

Ricardo Acosta

Screenwriter

Jessica Wenzelmann

Screenwriter

Luisa de la Ville

Producer

Robin Todd

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Synopsis Children of Las Brisas is a story of resistance, resilience and perseverance that explores the power of discipline and classical music as tools for survival. The documentary follows three Venezuelan children from the impoverished Las Brisas neighborhood, in their quest to become professional musicians within the ranks of "El Sistema" music program. Throughout a decade, Edixon, Dissandra and Wuilly try to achieve a better future as they face the great challenges of the country's dire situation. The Venezuelan crisis makes it impossible for them to accomplish their dreams and in their struggle, they represent a society taken over by an autocratic regime.
Director
Marianela Maldonado
Producer
Luisa de la Ville
Screenwriter
Marianela Maldonado, Ricardo Acosta, Jessica Wenzelmann
Production Co
Invento Films, Mosaic Films, Les Films du Balibari, Point du jour, Brisas Film
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
Spanish
Runtime
1h 22m
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