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Caraballo, máscara y carnaval

2011Movie28 min

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A nostalgic, slow-burning documentary movie about a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at · you want fast pacing

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Not for brutality, laughs or adrenaline.

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Story

The papier-mâché mask is part of the costume used by the vejigante, one of the characters of the Ponce Carnival, which is held every year during the month of February. Don Miguel Caraballo learns as a child to craft these masks. Over the years, he creates his own style and develops a method of meticulous work, achieving the recognition of being called Ponce's best craftsman of masks.

Feels like

  • Documentary Biopic
  • Cultural Heritage Preservation
  • Artisan Craftsmanship
  • Puerto Rican Folklore
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Visual Ethnography
  • Quiet Contemplation
  • Traditional Mask Making

Crew

Directed by
David Moscoso
Written by
David Moscoso
Produced by
Margarita Aponte
Music by
Omar Silva

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Facts

December 1, 2011 · 28 min · Documentary

Released
December 1, 2011
Runtime
28 min
Genres
Documentary
Original language
Spanish
Made in
Puerto Rico

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Caraballo, máscara y carnaval okay for kids?"

Questions about Caraballo, máscara y carnaval

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Caraballo, máscara y carnaval okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Caraballo, máscara y carnaval?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for wholesome and 6 for hopefulness.

Is Caraballo, máscara y carnaval plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and pathos (4 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Caraballo, máscara y carnaval in English?

Spanish

No, it was made in Spanish.