La tristeza de un doble A - The history of the Bandoneon © 2020

Status: Fundraising  
Genre: Documentary

This documentary charts the history of the bandoneon and its music from its German birthplace of Carlsfeld to the cultural metropolis of Buenos Aires and back again. It's a long journey that isn't over yet. The film tells the almost forgotten story of one of Germany's most successful transmigrant instruments, which has been loved and admired by a growing community of fans for more than 150 years. German and Argentinian bandoneon enthusiasts present the historical sites from which the bandoneon started out on its triumphal procession. The film follows top tango artists into the diverse musical world of the bandoneon, which has featured in classical and jazz, traditional and electronic tango.