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The Object Formerly Known as a Record (2013)

Original title: El objeto antes llamado disco

2013-11-14 · 1h 15m · ES
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The Object Formerly Known as a Record, the Movie is a film portraying the Mexican Rock band Café Tacvba in the process of creating their latest album. The film could be described as an "Album Movie", combining the musical and philosophical ideas of the band members, beautifully rendered performances and a poetic visual-score that culminates in a truly intimate portrait of Café Tacvba's creative process.

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Gregory W. AllenDirector

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Rubén AlbarránRubén AlbarránSelfEmmanuel del RealEmmanuel del RealSelfJoselo RangelJoselo RangelSelfEnrique RangelEnrique RangelSelfGustavo SantaolallaGustavo SantaolallaSelf

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MusicianMusic record

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityMusician · Music RecordPacingShortDirector preference583061Actor preference82418 · 583058 · 583059Country preferenceMx

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What is The Object Formerly Known as a Record about?

The Object Formerly Known as a Record, the Movie is a film portraying the Mexican Rock band Café Tacvba in the process of creating their latest album. The film could be described as an "Album Movie", combining the musical and philosophical ideas of the band members, beautifully rendered performances and a poetic visual-score that culminates in a truly intimate portrait of Café Tacvba's creative process.

How long is The Object Formerly Known as a Record?

The Object Formerly Known as a Record has a runtime of 75 minutes.