The read
A Balasaur Score of 64 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.5/10. It runs a compact 1h 9m.
Synopsis
The story of a saxophonist with delusions of persecution that is being destroyed little by little by means of alcohol, drugs and sex. A story by Cortázar inspired by the life of Charlie Parker, it shows a fragmented narration and remarkable formal aspects.
Ratings
IMDb6.5/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Osias WilenskiDirector
- Ulyses Petit de MuratScreenplay
Cast
- Inda LedesmaAlba
- Sergio RenánJuan 'Johnny'
- Zelmar GueñolBruno
- Zulma FaiadBaby
- Anadela ArzónMarta
- María Rosa GalloIrma
- Rafael CubasCast
- Víctor ProncetCast
- Chico NovarroCast
Themes
jazzdrug addictionjazz singer or musicianalcoholismjulio cortázar