Vengo

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Movie Info

Vengo is a majestic ode to the artistry and magic of flamenco dancing, set against the compelling backdrop of two gypsy families locked in an age old struggle for power. Set upon the dusty plains of Spain, a proud Clan leader, Caco, played by famed flamenco dancer Antonio Canales, must fight to end the bloody feud that's been raging between his family and the rival Caravacas clan for generations.

Genre:

musical, drama
Original Language:

Spanish
Director:

Tony Gatlif
Producer:

Tony Gatlif
Release Date (Streaming):

Jul 29, 2003
Box Office (Gross USA):

$125.0K
Runtime:

1h 27m
Production Co:

Astrolabio Producciones S.L., Le Studio Canal +, Sofica Sofinergie 5, Senator Film Produktion GmbH [de], Nikkatsu Corporation, Princes Films
Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Surround, DTS, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio:

Scope (2.35:1)

Cast & Crew

Antonio Canales
Caco

Orestes Villasan Rodriguez
Diego

Antonio Dechent
Primo Alejandro

Bobote
Primo Antonio

Juan Luis Corrientes
Primo Tres

Natasha Mayghine
Alma

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Critic Reviews for Vengo

All Critics (37) | Top Critics (15) | Fresh (23) | Rotten (14)

The combination of drama and music gives the film a stop-and-go quality, like a mixture of documentary and fiction.

December 28, 2001 | Full Review…

Bob Graham
San Francisco Chronicle
Top Critic
Captures the imagination even without a plot.

November 29, 2001 | Full Review…

Margaret Putnam
Dallas Morning News
Top Critic
Filled with dazzling moments, Vengo never quite reaches the heights those moments promise.

November 29, 2001 | Full Review…

Patrick Z. McGavin
Chicago Tribune
Top Critic
A starkly beautiful ode to flamenco culture.

November 8, 2001

Jordan Levin
Miami Herald
Top Critic
Feels like a song you may have heard before, but one whose aching beauty makes it endlessly listenable.

November 2, 2001

Desson Thomson
Washington Post
Top Critic
Truly arouses.

October 12, 2001

Rick Groen
Globe and Mail
Top Critic
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December 6, 2005 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Film Threat
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June 19, 2005 | Rating: 2/5

Emanuel Levy
EmanuelLevy.Com
challenging and engaging

July 19, 2004 | Rating: 4/5

Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall
Spare and beautiful visually, lush and bracing aurally...

August 6, 2003 | Full Review…

MaryAnn Johanson
Flick Filosopher
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December 8, 2002 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…

Film Threat
An often soul-stirring experience showcasing some of the best flamenco artists in the world.

January 4, 2002 | Full Review…

Kim Morgan
Oregonian

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Audience Reviews for Vengo

Apr 29, 2010

No real story here, just a vehicle for presenting some of the many styles of Andalusian music and dancing amidst the spare scenery of the region in southern Spain. It may not be the most beautiful sounding music, especially when the singers are wailing away, but the passion is unmatched. Flamenco music is born out of grief and persecution, and this film, if nothing else, gives form and voice to that heritage. The Arabic, or Moorish, influence is clearly evident in the film, and in the music. There are some lovely women on view here, but the real star of the film is the music. What story there is revolves around a feud between two mafia-like families and the ramping up of tensions between the clans, building to a self-sacrificial ending that seemed a little contrived. For all of its faults, the film still managed to captivate the viewer.

Mark A Super Reviewer
Oct 21, 2009

This is not a musical but a movie about music, while displaying the great music of Andalucia, telling a story of a blood feud between two families. Tony Gatlif is doing what he does best, a good mixture of drama and music in a documentary style. Recommmeded to everyone who is interested in music, especially to the ones who love flamenco.

Serdar C Super Reviewer