Guitar
Originally released in 2019. Guitar is a documentary film. directed by Stefan Williamson Fa. At just 44 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Rahman Mammadli, Rafig Huseynov, and Sucaddin Mammadov
Synopsis
Since the late 1960s the guitar has been adopted and transformed by musicians across the Caucasus. Inspired by traditional genres, such as the courtly mugham and the songs and tunes of ashiq bards, guitarists have developed a unique sound, new techniques and styles of playing. Gitara traces the development of this musical subculture, following the lives of guitarists from the suburbs of Azerbaijan's capital Baku to the rural villages of Borçalı (Kvemo Kartli) in Georgia.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 5, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
0h 44m
44 minutes total
Language
AZ
Original language
Country
Azerbaijan
+ 1 more
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- AZ
Production Companies
- Mountains of Tongues
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Guitar about?
Since the late 1960s the guitar has been adopted and transformed by musicians across the Caucasus. Inspired by traditional genres, such as the courtly mugham and the songs and tunes of ashiq bards,...
Who directed Guitar?
Guitar was directed by Stefan Williamson Fa.
How long is Guitar?
Guitar has a runtime of 0 hours and 44 minutes (44 minutes total).
When was Guitar released?
Guitar was released on September 5, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Guitar?
The main cast of Guitar includes Rahman Mammadli, Rafig Huseynov, Sucaddin Mammadov, Fikrat Guliyev, Ramal Isgandarli.