Tango (1998)

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Original Title: Tango, no me dejes nunca

A dangerous love affair inspires a director to create the most spectacular and boldly seductive dance film ever made. 1998 Oscar Nominee Best Foreign Language Film.

Film Overview
"Tango" is an Argentine dance-drama film, launched in 1998. Directed by Carlos Saura, the film looks into the passionate world of Argentine Tango dance and music. It centres around an aging Argentine film director named Mario Suarez, played by skilled actor Miguel Ángel Solá.

Storyline
Mario Suarez, recovering emotionally and physically from an extreme auto accident, immerses himself totally into a job exploring tango, a dance type belonging to his nation. He hopes to create a movie that checks out both the charm and distress of his culture and the inextricable place that tango dance has within it. While auditioning dancers for his job, he experiences and is mesmerized by the young, stunning, and talented dancer, Elena, played by the captivating Miúcha. In spite of being the girlfriend of his financiers, a dangerous mafia figure, Mario falls in love with Elena and leads a prohibited romantic entanglement.

Imagery and Symbolism
Carlos Saura's "Tango" masterfully brings together a cinematic tableau with dynamic colours, vibrant imagery, and specular choreography. It is less a standard narrative however more an event of the Tango's charming art type. The director's classical understanding of mise-en-scène is basically at play, with each dance sequence telling a story of Argentine culture, history, and enthusiastic love affairs. Saura does not avoid incorporating political subtexts and historical references within his dance series, significantly highlighting Argentina's vivid past.

Soundtrack and Dance Sequences
The motion picture magnificently integrates dance and music, giving the audience the full experience of an actual Tango efficiency. The soundtrack of the film, created by the popular Lalo Schifrin, is both invigorating and soul-stirring. Each song has its special cadence, bringing to life the myriad feelings that Tango encapsulates. The dance series in the movie are lively and sensuous and offer an expressive form of storytelling.

The Film's Recognition and Awards
"Tango" was significantly valued both in your area and worldwide. It was a recipient of the Grand Prix Technique de la Fédération Internationale des Cinémas de Art et Essai at Cannes and was chosen for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.

Conclusion
"Tango", while showcasing a touching love story, is ultimately a cinematic tribute to Argentina's fascinating dance kind. By demonstrating the historical, cultural, and enthusiastic components that define Tango, Saura paints a brilliant image that impresses upon the audience the unabashed essence of Argentinean culture. The film's remarkable choreography, combined with its stirring music and lively cinematography, makes it an exceptional and special cinematographic piece, one that is deeply captivating to audiences, particularly those with a love for art, dance, and cultural history.

Top Cast

  • Miguel Ángel Solá (small)
    Miguel Ángel Solá
    Mario Suárez
  • Cecilia Narova
    Laura Fuentes
  • Mía Maestro (small)
    Mía Maestro
    Elena Flores
  • Juan Carlos Copes
    Carlos Nebbia
  • Carlos Rivarola ...
    Ernesto Landi
  • Sandra Ballesteros (small)
    Sandra Ballesteros
    María Elman
  • Óscar Cardozo Ocampo
    Daniel Stein
  • Enrique Pinti (small)
    Enrique Pinti
    Sergio Lieman
  • Julio Bocca
  • Juan Luis Galiardo (small)
    Juan Luis Galiardo
    Angelo Larroca
  • Martín Seefeld (small)
    Martín Seefeld
    Andrés Castro