Jai Alai Blues
"A history of the fronton"
Originally released in 2016. Jai Alai Blues is a documentary film. directed by Gorka Bilbao.
Synopsis
The story of how a humble Basque rural sport called zesta punta —or jai alai— was successfully exported from the Basque Country to nations as different as Egypt, China, the Philippines, Cuba, Mexico or the United States. In these places, the pelotaris were considered true artists at the fronton. But the splendour of the jai alai, the happy feast, could not last forever.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 14, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
Language
Spanish
Original language
Country
Spain
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ES
Production Companies
- Berde Produkzioak
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jai Alai Blues about?
The story of how a humble Basque rural sport called zesta punta —or jai alai— was successfully exported from the Basque Country to nations as different as Egypt, China, the Philippines, Cuba, M...
Who directed Jai Alai Blues?
Jai Alai Blues was directed by Gorka Bilbao.
How long is Jai Alai Blues?
Jai Alai Blues has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Jai Alai Blues released?
Jai Alai Blues was released on September 14, 2016 in theaters.