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FESTIVALS AND AWARDS
Cartagena International Film Festival (FICCI)
Cali International Film Festival (FICCALI)
The Bogotá International Documentary Film Festival (MIDBO)
EL PANTERA
Gustavo García "El Pantera", a Colombian salsa musician considered by experts to be a master, established himself as a trombonist at a very young age, but his rebelliousness soon led him to leave the music industry. Copies of the only album he recorded 40 years ago and for which he has never received a single cent are now sold like collector's jewels. Today, faced with lack of money but with his rebellious spirit intact, he pursues with Paula, his wife and manager, the dream of recording a new album because he’s convinced that his only reality will always be music.
EL PANTERA
Gustavo García “El Pantera”, salsero colombiano considerado por los expertos como todo un maestro, se consagró desde joven como trombonista, pero pronto su rebeldía lo llevó a alejarse de la industria. Las copias del único disco que grabó hace 40 años y del cual nunca ha recibido un solo centavo se venden ahora como joyas de colección. Hoy, enfrentado a la falta de dinero pero con su espíritu rebelde intacto, persigue junto a Paula, su manager, el sueño de grabar un nuevo álbum pues está convencido de que su única realidad será siempre la música.
About the Director
Frank Benitez
Frank Benitez Peña is a Colombian filmmaker and documentarian, recognized for capturing the lives and stories of influential musical figures in Colombia. His work blends intimate storytelling with a focus on cultural and artistic heritage, highlighting both the personal and professional journeys of his subjects.
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