Los Zafiros: Music from the Edge of Time (2004)

Director:

Lorenzo DeStefano

Release Date:

March 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Documentary

Tagline:

For those whose lives they briefly touched, Los Zafiros are legends.

Plot:

Music, history, and emotion fuel this dynamic, award-winning tribute to Los Zafiros, the Beatles of 1960s Cuba...

Awards:

3 wins

Cast

Juana Bacallao	...	Herself (singer)
Miguel Cancio	...	Himself
Manolin el Medico de la Salsa	...	Himself (singer)
Rosita Fornés	...	Herself (singer-actress)
Manuel Galban	...	Himself
Alan Geik	...	Himself
Nick Gold	...	Himself
Tom Schnabel	...	Himself
Lourdes Torres	...	Herself (singer)

Directed by
Lorenzo DeStefano

Produced by
Lorenzo DeStefano	....	producer
Dana Graham	....	associate producer
Randa Haines	....	executive producer
Sandra Levinson	....	executive producer

Cinematography by
Thomas E. Ackerman

Film Editing by
Sergio Palermo

Sound Department
John Austin	....	sound recordist
Greg Stewart	....	sound re-recording mixer

Camera and Electrical Department
Michael Everett	....	gaffer
Joseph Mulcrone	....	additional camera operator

Editorial Department
Claudio Sepulveda	....	colorist

Other crew
Adrian Mesa	....	radio dj

Production Companies

• Productions A-Propos

Distributors

• Decade Distribution (2006) (Canada) (theatrical)
• Panorama Entertainment (2007) (USA) (theatrical)
• Ballpark Film Distributors (2011) (UK) (all media) (as Ballpark Productions Partnership)
• Minds Eye International (2008) (worldwide) (TV)
• Shout! Factory (2007) (USA) (DVD)

Other Companies

• Post Modern Sound  post-production sound services

Runtime:

USA:79 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Spanish

Color:

Black and White | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Company:

Productions A-Propos

Don't miss this Film!!!

I thoroughly enjoyed this film. If you liked "Buena Vista Social Club", then you'll likely love this film! It is the story of "Los Zafiros" (The Sapphires) an extremely popular Cuban vocal group of the 1960's and early 70's. They combined American doo-wop with influences from Cuba, and Latin American musical genres. The result is phenomenal harmonies, soaring leads and an infectiously fun and electric stage presence. The film tracks the rise of the group through interviews with friends, family and the 2 surviving members, one of whom still lives in Cuba, the other in Miami.

The director never gets in the way of the music or the fact that Los Zafiros vividly live in the hearts of Cubans to this day. When you hear their music, and see the vintage clips of their showmanship, you'll understand why they were often called Cuba's answer to the Beatles.

Miguelito and Manuel are the two survivors who tell the story of the group and deeply miss their 3 departed musical brothers. When Miguelito returns to Havana for their reunion, you feel as if you've traveled without leaving your seat. This culture of passion, joy, love, respect and tragedy is so inspiring that you'll want to buy a Zafiros CD and re-live the experience all over again. A perfect tribute to these marvelous musicians and their rich culture and passion for living.