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Biguine
Martinique late nineteenth century. Abandoning the plantation where they work, Hermansia and Tiquitaque, a couple of musicians, settled in Saint-Pierre. But they quickly disillusioned: career took off in a little town that is only interested in Western music. Begins for the couple a long drift during which they will learn these new sounds, these new music from elsewhere.
| Release : | 2004 |
| Rating : | 6.3 |
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| Crew : | Costume Supervisor, Cinematography, |
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| Genre : | Drama Documentary Music |
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Absolutely the worst movie.
This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.
Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.
All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
First came across this film a few weeks ago during a visit to the French West Indies. Was not sure whether I would like it. Watching it back in the UK I just could not believe my luck. The music is fantastic and storyline quite believable. Set in St Pierre in Martinique (known as the Caribbean Paris) between late 1870's and 1902 (when a volcanic eruption virtually destroyed the town and all the inhabitants, except for one prisoner). The extra item on the DVD explains that it is one version concerning the origins of Biguine music/singing. Language is French and Creole with English subtitles. I have watched it several times and also bought the soundtrack CD. A fantastic film!
