Documentary poem of Madrid, in twelve images and to the rhythm of a barrel organ, in which the writer Ernesto Giménez Caballero offers different views about the most typical festivals of the Spanish capital: San Antonio, San Isidro, San Lorenzo, el Carmen or La Paloma..
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Esencia de verbena: A Madrid Time Capsule, Barrel Organ and All 🎶 Okay, so "Esencia de verbena" isn't for everyone. If you’re looking for a fast-paced doc or something with a clear narrative arc, you’ll probably find this one a bit baffling. But if you’ve got a soft spot for old Madrid, or just curious about how peop...
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Ernesto Giménez Caballero
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"Esencia de verbena: A Madrid Time Capsule, Barrel Organ and All 🎶 Okay, so "Esencia de verbena" isn't for everyone. If you’re looking for a fast-paced doc or something with a clear narrative arc, you’ll probably find this one a bit baffling. But if you’ve got a soft spot for old Madrid, or just curious about how people captured city life back then, give it a shot. History buffs and those who appreciate a slow, almost meditative look at culture might really dig it. Everyone else? Maybe grab a c..."
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