The Devil's Accordion
a STEFAN SCHWIETERT picture
Synopsis
Caribbean music great Pacho Rada, a real Gabriel Garcia Marquez character, journeys along Colombia’s coast for an inspiring voyage into the world of the musicians and singers. The famed 93-year-old accordion player explores the complex diversity of his native country, torn by poverty and violence and, at the same time, a fantastic realm of legends and captivating music.
Press
"A solid, amiable documentary… The trio’s music is for the most part terrific."
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Festivals
& Awards
Swiss Film Prize
Nominated Swiss Film Prize for Best Documentary
Karlovy Vary International Film Festival
Thessaloniki Documentary Festival
Cast & Crew
| Francisco “Pacho” Rada | |
|---|---|
| Alfredo Gutierrez | |
| Manuel Rada Oviedo | |
| Rafael Valencia | |
| Israel Romero | |
| José “Morre” Romero | |
| Antonio Jaramillo | |
| El Perro Negro |
| Director | Stefan Schwietert |
|---|---|
| Producer | Thomas Kufus |
| Cinematography | Ciro Capellari |
| Editor | Tania Stöcklin |
| Sound | Dieter Meyer, Jürg Von Allmen |
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