José Val del Omar

2004 Spanish experimental documentary focusing on the work of Jose Val del Omar

Feature film composed of three of the main short films by the experimental Spanish director Jose Val del Omar. Composed of Acariño galaico (De barro), released in 1995, Fuego en Castilla (Tactilvisión del páramo del espanto), a short film premiered at Cannes in 1961 that won a technical award at the French festival and was nominated for the Palme d'Or and finally Aguaespejo granadino, released in 1955.

The film aims to answer two questions: What is flamenco? Who is the singer Niño de Elche? This child prodigy, who inspired artists such as C. Tangana, started challenging the rules of flamenco in his adolescence, which led to a violent confrontation with his family and flamenco fans that continues today.

Documentary about the life, concepts, philosophy, and filmic techniques of master experimentalist José Val del Omar.