The Birthplace Is the First Colour
David Baute
Stage
Writing
Launch date
2021
Running time
72 min
Language
ESP
Synopsis
Benigno lives his life to the cadence music of Schubert's String Quintet in C major. Each movement accompanies a moment in his day, revealing the passions and emotions of this humble, misunderstood person in the twilight of his life.
Bio/Filmo
David Baute has spent fifteen years using his documentary filmmaking to explore the nooks and crannies where family secrets are hidden away. His films—including Los hijos de la nube (2000), Rosario Miranda (2002), Somos todos (2004), Canarias, crónicas de un drama (2006), ELLA(s) (2011), La murga (2014) y Milagros (2017)—are shining examples of his honest approach to tackling issues such as migration, abuse, popular music and mental illness.
Screenplay
David Baute
Producer
Jorge Guimerá
Production company
Tinglado Film
Shooting locations
Garachico, Tenerife, Islas Canarias, España
Contact
[email protected]